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NIH awards more than $64 million to for a database of human cellular responses called the Library of Integrated Network-based Cellular Signatures or LINCS.
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… has called for the adoption of 'precision medicine,' where genomics, epigenomics, environmental exposure, and other data … medicine. The translation of new discoveries to use in patient care takes many years.  Genomic medicine is beginning … on average, 17 years to translate a novel research finding into routine clinical practice. This time lag is due to a …
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Researchers at the NHGRI's Undiagnosed Disease Program have developed a new toolset for finding potential disease-causing gene variants in undiagnosed patients.
… technologies. The NIH study was published February 1 in Genomics in Medicine . "One of our goals was to improve upon … to investigate the almost seven bad gene variants per patient, but it's an improvement over previous approaches …
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Researchers recommend more rigorous clinical study of dietary management practices for patients with IEMs, which may result in reformulating some medical foods.
… on more than 10 years of observational studies with large patient groups involving two inborn errors of metabolism. The … disorders in which the body cannot properly turn food into energy. In the first of these, known as isolated … may block methionine and other amino acid transport into the brain, where they are needed for growth. The authors …
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.
… experience in various settings, it allows for a deep dive into project, portfolio and program management at the forefront of genomics. The keystone of this program is sage mentorship … the fellowship committee.  Throughout these rotations, a patient-care experience equivalent to 0.5 day per week will …
Event
On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted a panel discussion exploring a constant tension at multiple levels in genomics research and medicine, from patient-provider interactions to research engagement with marginalized communities.
… Striking the Balance Between Expert Perspective and Patient Autonomy  - exploring this tension at multiple levels in genomics research and medicine, from patient-provider … a constant tension at multiple levels in genomics research and medicine, from patient-provider …
Talking Glossary
Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that involves using a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care.
… a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care. … Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that … a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care. Other similar terms include individualized medicine, … a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care. … Talking Glossary …
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Dr. Shchelochkov will oversee the research training, fellowship and residency programs at the institute.
… about both the depth and breadth of Oleg’s vision for genomics education. As our field expands, it is critical for … so many areas of genomics — including clinical care and patient management, bioinformatics and emerging technologies … for the field and helped transform clinical genetics into a data-driven discipline. Today, genetics trainees must …
MINC
The MINC Toolkit assists those interested in integrating genomics into practice.
… purpose of this Toolkit is to assist those interested in integrating genomics into practice. The creation of the toolkit was recommended by …
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Researchers have created a promising new method to accurately and more comprehensively analyze and interpret DNA sequence information from cancer patients.
… according to their clinical and biological relevance to a patient's cancer. … The findings eventually may help guide … of cancer patients and their families, through research into prevention and cancer biology, the development of new … Exploratory Research Program, exome, clinical cancer care … Researchers have created a promising new method to …