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News Release
The National Academy of Medicine elected Dr. Charles Rotimi, CRGGH Director, as one of its new members.
… to the Academy is one of the highest honors in health and medicine and recognizes both achievement in the field and … new members. … Charles Rotimi, Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Academy of Medicine … The National …
Health FAQ
Discuss these questions with your doctor or health care provider.
… therapy is an experimental treatment that may improve the health of people with sickle cell disease. The treatment may stop the sickling of cells and improve the lifespan of red blood cells . It may reduce complications of sickled cells blocking blood flow and depriving tissues of oxygen (called vaso-occlusive …
Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers and other organizations.
… to learn about grants management, collaboration and leadership. An immersive experience in various settings, … portfolio and program management at the forefront of genomics. The keystone of this program is sage mentorship … M.S., PA-C 2021-2023 NIH-ACMG Fellow Current position: Health Scientist Administrator, All of Us Research Program, …
For Patients and Families
List of resources to help you find accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases.
… Finding accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases among the millions of online sources is a … As Internet users quickly discover, an enormous amount of health information is available online. The material provided …
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.
… from home. If you are seeking some virtual connections to genomics, I would like to offer some “remote learning” … Last month, Dr. Sara Hull (NHGRI Bioethics Core Director) and I answered questions about bioethics and genomics … Director of the NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, as well as Chief of the Metabolic, …
News Release
NIH grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, manage heart disease and guide cancer clinicians to the most effective drugs.
… Steven Benowitz … New National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, keep heart disease patients out of hospitals and guide cancer clinicians and patients to the most …
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health. … HGP Timeline Illustration: Landmarks in genetics …
Research Funding
NSIGHT explores the implications, challenges and opportunities with the use of genomic sequence information in the newborn period.
… by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… on the sequence of the four letters of life — A, C, G, and T. The dissimilarities among human genomes, referred to … many populations from across the globe underrepresented in genomics research. The National Human Genome Research … and other information from about 1 million people. The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) is developing …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… The Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics brings together community liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to engage …