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Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… from the Reddit community about their work on family health history as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … Common diseases such as heart disease and diabetes are highly complex, with multiple factors that … history (FHH) are limited. Direct-to-consumer, or DTC genomics companies such as 23andMe, genetic testing and …
Event
On September 6, 2023, NHGRI hosts a pre-application webinar for the genomics-enabled learning health systems (gLHS) NOFOs.
… interest Eligibility criteria Important dates Questions and answers  Although there will be a question-and-answer … … NHGRI will host a pre-application webinar for the genomics-enabled learning health systems (gLHS) NOFOs: RFA-HG-23-041  and …
Fact Sheet
Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your health and quality of life. 
… therapy clinical trial. Your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and attitudes can have a strong impact on your physical health. Because of this, it’s important to care for your mental and physical health as you consider a gene therapy clinical …
Staff
Dr. Elisabeth F. Heuston is a molecular biology and bioinformatics Staff Scientist with the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… Ph.D. … Dr. Elisabeth F. Heuston is a molecular biology and bioinformatics Staff Scientist with the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH). She graduated from Dartmouth College …
For Health Professionals
Essential genomics competencies, practice guidelines, and curricular resources for a variety of health professions.
… providers (HCPs) will increasingly use knowledge about genomics to meet the needs of their patients. This page provides resources targeted to HCPs and their educators. Healthcare Professionals' Genomics … nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians. Global Genetics and Genomics Community (G3C) : Collection of …
Organizational Structure
NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE) works to champion a diverse genomics workforce, address health disparities and reach a more equitable and healthy society.
… NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office develops and supports initiatives that expand opportunities for genomics education and careers; cultivates genomics training …
News Release
Top genome scientists from over 20 countries have joined forces in an effort to improve cooperation and coordination of genomic medicine research worldwide.
… - the effort to turn genomic discoveries into tools and therapies to prevent, delay or cure disease-is going global. … Global Leaders in Genomic Medicine On the heels of … wasteful duplication and speed progress in identifying genomics-based interventions and translating them to the …
Event
The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health.
… upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this … Request an Accommodation … The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… help you make choices about how to treat or manage your health. … Pharmacogenomic testing tells you about how you … healthcare provider about how to best treat your condition and avoid side effects. … Reproductive testing  is related to … ancestry and the health of you and your family. … One way genomics research can benefit you is through the emerging …
News Release
Healthcare professionals now have access to a range of educational and clinical genomics resources on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center website
… professionals now have access to a variety of educational and clinical genomics resources thanks to a new partnership between the … Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and several professional medical societies. The …