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20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… research on the use of DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records (EMRs) to better understand the underlying … Genetics , were co-authored by members of the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network. eMERGE is … Several studies aimed to show the usefulness of electronic medical records in genomic research studies to understand …
Research Funding
The E​MERGE Network develops, disseminates and applies approaches to research that combine biorepositories with electronic medical record systems.​
… for returning PRS, IRB, privacy, etc. … The Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network is a National … of Health (NIH)-organized and funded consortium of U.S. medical research institutions. The Network brings together … GWAS studies started to reveal how multiple genes were making small contributions to an individual’s risk of …
Diversity Center
Meharry Medical College establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR) that will narrow inequitable representation gaps for underrepresented, disadvantaged minority by realizing their vision to promote African ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged.
… Meharry Medical College (MMC) is committed to bridging the gaps for … of career milestones by fostering faculty development and making MMC a magnet that attracts other underrepresented … at the Diversity Center for Genome Research at Meharry Medical College centers on the genetic basis of chronic …
The Genomics Landscape
NHGRI medical genetics training programs provide an array of education opportunities
… and the field of genomics. …  Postgraduate training in medical genetics has been a cornerstone of clinical training … and ideas for engaging patients and participants in decision-making about their own health and data – both systematically …
Research Training
A one-year fellowship program that trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism.
… The Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship Program is a one-year … patients with inborn errors of metabolism. … Like the Medical Genetics Residency Program, this program is … DC, Kennedy-Krieger Institute and University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, MD, and the State of Maryland …
News Release
NIH awarded grants to six medical centers to select from the most difficult-to-solve medical cases and develop effective approaches to diagnose them.
… National Institutes of Health has awarded grants to six medical centers around the country to select from the most difficult-to-solve medical cases and together develop effective approaches to … conditions. … Each clinical site will contribute local medical expertise to the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Network …
News Release
NIH will support research that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records.
… that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records. The goal of research conducted by the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) network is to better … understand the genomic basis of disease and to tailor medical care to individual patients based on their genomic …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… and researchers are constantly seeking both to optimize medical treatments and to avoid adverse (or negative) … Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Database  and speak with your medical care team. And, if you'd like to be part of a …
News Release
Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch. But even with … without its challenges. With more genomic advances in the medical arena comes a wider gap in training scientists and … data, drug interaction data, family history data. Making sense of that data is a huge challenge," Dr. Biesecker …
Policy Issues
Scientific institutions are developing recommendations to support the responsible use of human gene-editing research.
… institutions are developing recommendations to facilitate decision-making for the responsible use of human genome-editing … launched an initiative  in December 2015 to facilitate decision making for the responsible use of human gene-editing …