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News Release
The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.
… (ASHG) and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship. Every year, one genetics professional will receive comprehensive training and … the public about the translation of genomics research into medical settings and the societal implications of this shift. …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… Many Americans wonder if participating in genetics research or undergoing genetic testing will lead to … As defined in the law, genetic information includes family medical history, manifest disease in family members, and … The U.S. military is  permitted to use genetic and medical information to make employment decisions (see next …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… about key fellowship dates. … Rapid advances in human genetics/genomics research and genomic medicine are … and public engagement. ASHG and NHGRI co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support … Benefits: Annual $79,000 salary plus benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance; retirement plan …
Professional Development Programs
The Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship is designed for individuals interested in the development and implementation of genetics-related health and research policies at a national level.
… guiding research agendas to informing the integration of genetics and genomics in clinical settings, sound … informed with participation from people with expertise in genetics and genomics. ASHG and NHGRI co-sponsor the Genetics … Benefits: Annual $79,000 salary plus benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; retirement plan …
Staff
Dr. Introne is a pediatrician, clinical and biochemical geneticist in the Medical Genetics Branch in NHGRI.
… a pediatrician, clinical and biochemical geneticist in the Medical Genetics Branch in NHGRI. She completed her M.D. from the … New Mexico; pediatric residency from Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.; fellowship training in …
Staff
Dr. Suzanne Hart was the deputy director of the Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine Fellowship Training Program until she retired in late 2023.
… Bay University) in 1985. She earned her Ph.D. in Human Genetics from the Medical College of Virginia (now called Virginia Commonwealth … She is an ABMG board-certified clinical biochemical and medical geneticist. She completed her postdoctoral training …
Staff
Dr. Ellen Sidransky is a pediatrician and clinical geneticist in the Medical Genetics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Section, is a pediatrician and clinical geneticist in the Medical Genetics Branch of the National Human Genome Research … papers and is board certified in both pediatrics and medical genetics. She was elected to the association of …
News Release
Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.
… their team reported their findings March 20, 2014 in PLoS Genetics. The investigators were supported by the National … . National Institutes of Health (NIH) : NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 institutes and centers … and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, …
Staff
Dr. Grisel Lopez is a Board-certified neurologist and researcher in the Medical Genetics Branch of NHGRI.
… is a Board-certified neurologist and researcher in the Medical Genetics Branch of NHGRI. She completed her medical degree and Neurology residency training (including …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… factors contribute to disease. Our investigators use genetics and genomic approaches in both human and mouse …