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Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from a chromosomal abnormality.
… Disease, Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Chromsomes, Prenatal Screening … Down syndrome (also called Trisomy 21) is a …
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Congenital conditions are those present from birth.
… from birth. … Birth Defects, Genetic Mutation, Newborn Screening, Genetics, Pregnancy … Congenital refers to a …
Staff
Joy Boyer was a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… initiatives focused on newborn and prenatal genetic screening. Currently, Joy focuses on ELSI Research Program … policy, ethical legal and social implications, newborn screening … Joy Boyer was a program director in NHGRI's …
Educational Resources
Genomic variation refers to diversity in gene frequencies.
… Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genomic variation refers …
Educational Resources
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genetic testing is the use …
Careers and Training
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genetic Counseling Training Program.
… of our program, a single individual’s performance has a large effect on our pass rates from year to year.  … Johns Hopkins University, Genetic Training, Newborn Screening, Genetic Testing … Frequently Asked Questions about …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… Johns Hopkins University, Genetic Training, Newborn Screening, Genetic Testing … The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling …
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Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… and genomic markers are increasingly included in cancer screening, and to guide tailored treatment strategies. … It … Genomics In The Clinic, Genetics, Genetic Testing, Newborn Screening, Privacy In Genomics, Genomic Technology … Genomic …
Educational Resources
A proband is an individual being studied or reported on.
… reported on. … Birth Defect, Inherited, Carrier, Carrier Screening, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counseling, Pedigree, …