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Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use. … our understanding of biology and disease and to improve health. In the years since the HGP's completion there has … Day Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group Family Health History Initiatives Inter-Society Coordinating …
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NHGRI will hold a workshop in September 2019 focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health.
… to integrate genomics into everyday clinical and public health practice 11:15 - 11:20 a.m. - Introduction to Theme 1 … is planning a workshop focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health (GMH) for September 26-27, 2019. Utilizing the … Dr. … Strategic Planning Workshop: Genomics in Medicine & Health … Workshop focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health …
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On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint workshop - Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health.
… and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint … Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health. … 6710B Rockledge Drive Bethesda, Maryland … Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health … On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome …
NEWS RELEASE
Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems.
… definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems. … There is a mighty but invisible kingdom of … microbiome. These microbiomes support and maintain your health but also, when the microbiome is disturbed in some … that the human microbiome is an important avenue of health research. It is one with crucial implications for our …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) facilitates a global understanding of the … disease distribution, with the ultimate goal of informing health disparities. Its investigators will develop genetic … program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and reduce and eliminate health disparities. … CRGGH …
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NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health is participating in the H3Africa Consortium's effort to develop an African-specific genotyping array.
… director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and chief and senior investigator of the … stories and their implications for human history and health," said Dr. Rotimi. "The way people look outwardly …
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NHGRI has established the Office of Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) to enable the highest level of genomic innovation by fostering diversity and health equity in genomics and genomic medicine. It will also serve as the central coordinating office for training and career development across the Institute.
… training a more diverse genomics workforce and addressing health disparities. … The National Human Genome Research … has established the Office of Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) to enable the highest level of genomic … It also aims to promote genomics research to improve minority health, reduce health disparities and foster health …
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On August 23, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute hosted a pre-application webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs: RFA-HG-23-017 and RFA-HG-23-018.
… of XXX in X populations be competitive? Would creating a minority cohort registry be supported?  Applicants are … RFAs, there must be a clear research focus on genomics and health equity. … Is there a preference of the type of … may propose any design that aligns with a genomics and health equity research question and remains within the budget …
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An April 6-7 workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize future research needs in genomics to advance health equity.
… a.m. Connecting NHGRI’s Strategic Vision for Genomics with Health Equity Speaker: Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., National … a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Talk: Setting the Stage: A Vision for Health Equity in Genomics Speaker: Nancy Cox, Ph.D., … Eliseo Pérez-Stable, M.D., National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 …
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… therapy is an experimental treatment that may improve the health of people with sickle cell disease. The treatment may … trial team will create a follow-up plan to monitor your health. Researchers will use your data (and the data of … who participate in gene therapy may also have improved health-related quality of life, including improved emotional …