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Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch identifies and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and progression.
… gastric cancers. They also study the relationship between genetic variation and cancer progression and pursue the … primary focus of CGCGB investigators is to identify the genetic contribution to the processes of cancer … genomes. Specifically, the program: Focuses on finding genetic relationships between regions of the human genome and …
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… and dynamic processes in general that may mediate genetic effects on traits?  Advances in sequencing … or theoretically, for scalable approaches to map genetic effects on higher-order compositions of cells: … theory inform our understanding of how and why the genetic architecture of molecular level traits differ from …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… an informed public. Establishing how best to advance genetic and genomic literacy is a major challenge. No one … summary data. In addition, All of Us recently funded a genetic counseling resource to help participants understand what the genomic testing results mean for their health and their families. By …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, commonly known as … protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information. It was first introduced into the U.S. Congress in the 1990s at a time when genetic testing and genetics research was taking off at breakneck …
Event
NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate genetic Diagnosis - on April 16-17, 2024.
… much work remains to advance our understanding of the genetic cause of Mendelian conditions and to increase the … Drive … Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate Genetic Diagnosis … NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate genetic Diagnosis - on April 16-17, 2024. … NHGRI is hosting …
Genetic Disorders
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system.
… Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system. … Severe Combined … white blood cells of two young girls to compensate for the genetic mutation. These pioneering patients are still alive … DNA from the fetus. However, SCID is so rare that prenatal testing of a baby with no family history is probably not …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Genetic Epidemiologist in the Division of Genomic Medicine (DGM). The division focuses on understanding how genomics contributes to human health and disease and how this knowledge can translate into improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
… is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Genetic Epidemiologist, Division of Genomic Medicine (DGM). … and facilitating multi-disciplinary research to identify genetic contributions to human health and disease and use … and prevention through research and training grants. The Genetic Epidemiologist will provide scientific expertise in …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
…  No. Title P006 Evaluation and Application of a Genetic Risk Score for Uric Acid in Trans-Ancestry All of Us …
Professional Development Programs
Meeting a JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program graduate will help you learn more about the program and may help when deciding whether to apply.
… Meeting a JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program graduate will help you … help when deciding whether to apply. … Coursework for the Genetic Counseling Training Program (GCTP) is offered on the … deciding whether to apply. … Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing, Clinical Genomics, Genomics In Medicine, Genomic …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases.
… diagnosed. About 80 percent of these rare disorders are genetic in origin, and 95 percent of them do not have even … It is difficult to overstate the relief that genomic testing has brought to many of these patients and families, … efforts sometimes shrink the path for establishing the genetic basis for a rare condition from decades (and …