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Clinical Research
A study with the goal of finding the genetic cause of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and several novel and undiagnosed causes of autoinflammatory disease.
… with an autoinflammatory syndrome, or if there are other studies that may be more beneficial to the patient. … …
About NHGRI
The NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group aims to engage communities to ensure that genomics and genomic medicine benefit all.
… aims to engage communities to ensure that genomics and genomic medicine benefit all. … The NHGRI Community … and needs of diverse communities related to genomics and genomic medicine.  Develop programs and disseminating tools … ability to reach all communities and to increase genomic literacy.  Work in partnership with NHGRI to build …
Clinical Research
This study explores how microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, contribute to a very common skin condition called Atopic Dermatitis, known as eczema.
… Atopic Dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema. With these studies, we hope to lay the groundwork for development of … bacteria and fungi, contribute to this disease. With these studies, we hope to lay the groundwork for development of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… of the central challenges in biology is understanding how genomic variation affects genome function to influence … multiple funding opportunities to establish the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium , the … to the history of genomics and to pursue original research studies, with special emphasis on engagement with diverse and …
Research at NHGRI
The goal of our Caregiving Study is to understand how caregivers manage the demands of caring for a loved one with a long-term health condition and how social relationships affect caregivers' ability to cope.
… or undiagnosed conditions . Journal of Child and Family Studies . DOI: 10.1007/s10826-023-02645-6. Zajdel M., Keller …
Fact Sheets
Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… one generation to another. Genetics involves scientific studies of genes and their effects. Genes (units of heredity) … (such as falls, motor vehicle accidents or poisoning), genomic factors play a role in nine of the ten leading causes … serve as the cornerstone for learning about genetic and genomic conditions in a family, and for developing …
Clinical Research
A Longitudinal Natural History Study of Children with Mitochondrial Disease (at the NIH Clinical Center).
… level of independence. We will explain the need for those studies to you (your child). They may include imaging studies such as a DEXA or MRI scan, energy expenditure or … identifier in the search box: NCT01780168. To find all studies related to inborn errors of metabolism, type "inborn …
Staff
Rosann Wise is a program analyst in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… tools, resources and programs that encourage genomics literacy, dialogue and education. She is the lead coordinator … health professionals across the country to offer exciting genomic education activities that inspire students to pursue … … Rosann Wise, M.A. … Rosann Wise, genomics education, genomic literacy, genomics resources for teachers, National …
News Release
The largest genomic study on type 2 diabetes in Africans to date has recently been published in Nature Communications and reports the most recent findings of the ongoing Africa America Diabetes Mellitus (AADM) study that has been led by Dr. Charles Rotimi for over two decades.
… Amy Bentley … The largest genomic study on type 2 diabetes in Africans to date has … of studying diverse populations. By conducting functional studies of this locus in zebrafish and mice, researchers … Identifies African-specific Risk Locus … The largest genomic study on type 2 diabetes in Africans to date has …
Clinical Research
The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study explores the genetic factors contributing to ADHD to improve treatment in the future.
… … ADHD often appears to run in families, and research studies have suggested that there may be a genetic component … to participating families. As with all of our research studies, participation is completely voluntary. You may …