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Genetic Disorders
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females.
… throat specialist (ENT) may be involved in caring for this health issue. High blood pressure is quite common in women … diabetes. This should also be monitored during routine health maintenance visits and treated if necessary. Regular health checks are very important. Special clinics for the …
Research Funding
NSIGHT explores the implications, challenges and opportunities with the use of genomic sequence information in the newborn period.
… by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Human … … The Newborn Sequencing In Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program explores the implications, challenges … … Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) … Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and …
News Release
April 25, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, milestones being celebrated as part of National DNA Day.
… Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, began celebrating this day annually on April 25, … of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Josh Denny, M.D., M.S., CEO of … … About NHGRI and NIH … National Institutes of Health celebrates DNA’s double anniversary … April 25, 2023 …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH develops a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and to reduce/eliminate health disparities.
… a wonderful environment for the training of several minority scientists and students from high school through … more robust training program to encourage and engage U.S. minority and international students and faculty in genomics … research. … The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) aims to develop a comprehensive staff and …
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.
… M.S., PA-C  2021-2023 NIH-ACMG Fellow Current position: Health Scientist Administrator, All of Us Research Program, … and beyond my research and clinical interests in precision health for the neonatal/pediatric population. Accomplished … Blood Institute ( NHLBI ); and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities ( NIMHD ). Two …
For Health Professionals
The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of healthcare providers and enhance the effective practice of clinical genomic medicine by facilitating interactions among the key stakeholders in genomics education.
… you or your organization have a demonstrated interest in health care professional genomics education, we welcome your … American Heart Association. Recorded Webinars Webinars for Health Insurers and Payers: Understanding Genetic Testing … among the key stakeholders in genomics education. … For Health Professionals …
For Health Professionals
The ISCC-PEG Project Groups have developed resources, presentations for national meetings, and published articles and abstracts.
… Developing Genetics Competencies for Trainees in Women's Health Care: A Structured and Interdisciplinary Approach … Approach Rare Diseases 2022 Resource University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston UTHealth Cardiovascular … meetings, and published articles and abstracts. … For Health Professionals …
News Release
NIH grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, manage heart disease and guide cancer clinicians to the most effective drugs.
… Steven Benowitz … New National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to … clinics and primary care practices, and include rural, minority and other underserved populations. Two grants focus … in Nashville, one of which largely cares for underserved minority patients. The study will examine specific drug-gene …
For Health Professionals
Archives of ISCC-PEG webinars, articles, case studies and more.
… 20, 2017) Dr. Anneke Seller and Dr. Michelle Bishop, Health Education's Genomics Education Programmes  (May 17, … ISCC-PEG webinars, articles, case studies and more. … For Health Professionals …
For Health Professionals
ISCC-PEG working groups that are no longer active. Information is kept for historical purposes.
… active. Information is kept for historical purposes. … For Health Professionals …