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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal legislation that makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment.
… to take advantage of genetic testing as part of their medical care. GINA was signed into law on May 22, 2008. … The …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… of undergraduate level courses in biochemistry and genetics. Counseling experience, either paid or voluntary. … Ph.D. , a genetic counselor and scientist in the NHGRI Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch  Associate …   Charles Venditti, M.D., Ph.D., senior investigator, Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, NHGRI, serves …
Clinical Research
The study collects genetic and medical information from people with GNE myopathy to understand the symptoms and clinical course of GNE myopathy.
… Study of Patients with GNE Myopathy collects genetic and medical information from people with GNE myopathy. Patients … for GNE Myopathy. … This study collects genetic and medical information from people with GNE Myopathy and other … . Where can I get more information about GNE Myopathy? Genetics Home Reference: Inclusion body myopathy 2  …
Policy Issues
Payers such as insurance companies and Medicare need systematic ways of evaluating genetic tests for reimbursement.
… Terminology (CPT) codes developed by the American Medical Association, and fewer than 200 CPT codes exist for … Tests and Services  (HHS Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society) An Evidence Framework for … Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) Another issue where genetics intersects with health insurance is genetic …
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 … cost-effectiveness of genetic testing, characterizing the genetics of pain and exploring what genetic test results …
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.
…  The level of exposure to great leaders in the field of genetics and genomics has been incredible. For a person like … position: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of … research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers and other organizations. Location: Bethesda, …
For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… and does not offer diagnostic testing, referrals, medical treatment or advice. Please contact a specialist …
Staff
Dr. Robb Rowley is an Internal Medicine Physician and a program director for the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network.
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network. The national … Network combines DNA biorepositories with electronic medical record (EMR) systems for large scale, high-throughput … management, where he provided clinical assessments and medical care for adult diseases influenced by genetically …
For Teachers
The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
… activity may be most effectively done at the end of a genetics unit as a review or reinforcement lesson. It likely … affected the progress of the understanding of human genetics. Ask your students what ethical, legal or social … ​ … Genomics 101, Genomics Lesson Plan, Timeline Of Genetics, Genetics Timeline, Teaching Genetics, Teaching …
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 … Dose Mount Sinai Health System - Pharmacogenomics Learn.Genetics - Precision Medicine Multimedia YourGenome - What Is …