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Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral … of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities specifically relating to the integration of …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use. … our understanding of biology and disease and to improve health. In the years since the HGP's completion there has … The Clinic, Genetics, Genetic Testing, Newborn Screening, Privacy In Genomics, Genomic Technology … Genomic medicine …
News Release
NIH issues a final Genomic Data Sharing policy to speed the translation of data into knowledge, improve health and protect patient privacy.
… NIH Office of Communications … The National Institutes of Health has issued a final NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) … data into knowledge, products and procedures that improve health while protecting the privacy of research participants. The final policy was posted …
Health
Information about genomics competencies, patient care, and related partnership and outreach activities at NHGRI.
… is growing and ever-changing, and it’s crucial for health professionals to have a firm understanding of genomics … and outreach activities. … Related Content … For Health Professionals … Information about genomics … related partnership and outreach activities at NHGRI. … Health …
For Patients and Families
FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics.
… about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics. … Health FAQs … FAQs about genetic disorders, the impact of genomics on your health, and the emerging science of pharmacogenomics. ​​ ​ … …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement.Â
… The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect … scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities …
Your Genome
Information about the relationship between genomics and health for patients, families and health professionals.
… Going beyond family health history … Genetic conditions can be difficult to … of pharmacogenomics, and tools to create your own family health history. … Our experts have developed a list of … questions about the genome and how it relates to your health. … Your family's health history can help you discover …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign called the U.S. Surgeon General's Family … to raise public awareness about the importance of family health history, and encourage all families to learn more about their health histories. The initiative also launched My Family …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day. … Family health history is important to your health . It can help you detect disease risks that are unique …
Policy Issues
Federally-funded research with human participants must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the participants.
… such as that supported by NIH must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the … which participants were not informed of the risks to their health of study participation, or were denied critical … such as the measures in place to protect participants' privacy, and under what circumstances information might be …