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The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… addition to meeting with numerous researchers, students, and government leaders, I gave four talks – specifically, at … in Bangalore, the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics in Kolkata, the National Institute of Immunology in … end, NHGRI plans to establish a new intramural precision health research program. Dr. Les Biesecker, Chief of the …
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On April 10-11, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will sponsor a workshop titled Defining a Clinical Data Ecosystem for Genomic Health in Washington, DC.
… titled Defining a Clinical Data Ecosystem for Genomic Health in Washington, DC. In the future, it is likely that … use different pharmaceuticals, gene-based therapeutics, and preventive strategies) as well as real-time genetic … as facilitate disease risk modeling and population health genomics. Ideally, this genomic information would travel with …
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Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project.
… … Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. While many recognize … is critical to scientific progress, considerable privacy and other concerns have been raised over sharing genomic data … improved genomic data sharing policies and practices on a global scale. … Virtual … Genomic Data Sharing Policies: …
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An April 6-7 workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize future research needs in genomics to advance health equity.
… Day 1: April 6 10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Welcome and Introduction of Workshop Goals and Objectives Speakers: …  -  10:20 a.m. Connecting NHGRI’s Strategic Vision for Genomics with Health Equity Speaker: Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., National …
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Check out this video from NHGRI Director Eric Green talking about the importance of knowing your family health history.
… Communication and Public Liaison Branch … In November 2004, the Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign entitled the Family Health History … by sharing their family health history with each other and tracking illness from one generation to the next. Why is …
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As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… Bob Wildin, M.D. and Muin Khoury, M.D., Ph.D. … As you celebrate Thanksgiving … remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day . … Family health history is important to your health and can help you detect unique disease risks and manage them …
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NHGRI researchers have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for domesticated dog breeds.
… if variants associated with dog body structure, behavior and life span could also be implicated in related human … provide insight into the biological mechanisms of human health and disease. The researchers used whole genome … of California, Los Angeles). Their goal is to create a global effort and sequence 10,000 dogs and other canids such …
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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 …
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 …
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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  …