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Experts discussed the gaps, challenges and opportunities in genomics at Genomic Medicine Meeting VIII: NHGRI's Genomic Medicine Portfolio, sponsored by NHGRI.
… Steven Benowitz … Integrating genomics into medical settings is a chicken-or-the-egg … proposition. Healthcare professionals need evidence that genomics improves doctors' ability to diagnose and treat disease, but genomics must first be implemented into medical settings to …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
… creating targeted mutations to the genome. 5 Large-scale genomics projects that once took many years and tens of …
Office of Genomic Data Science
NHGRI is committed to increase the availability of educational and research opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS).
… of educational and research opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS). Through recent funding … facilitate the development of a diverse data science and genomics workforce. For CGDS educational purposes, the Hub … on projects such as the BioDiversity and Informatics for Genomics Scholars ( BioDIGS ) initiative. … For the Hub, from …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… The Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics brings together community liaisons and health … representing diverse populations to engage communities on genomics, inform and share perspectives, and impact the focus … … The Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics was established in 2014. The partnership brings …
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Healthcare professionals now have access to a range of educational and clinical genomics resources on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center website
… now have access to a variety of educational and clinical genomics resources thanks to a new partnership between the … societies. The resources are available on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2) website, a free, online … classroom and for self-directed learning of genetics and genomics concepts for use in the clinic. … G2C2 is part of …
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NHGRI published its “Strategic vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics” in the journal Nature. This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field.
… 2020 Strategic Vision describes opportunities in human genomics for improving human health. … The National Human … vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics ” in the journal Nature . This vision describes the … compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in …
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NHGRI, NMNH and the NIH Foundation will present a symposium on the future of genomics, health, and the impact of genomics globally.
… of Health will present a symposium on the future of genomics, health, and the impact of genomics globally. … WHAT: The symposium will feature conversations with leaders in the field of genomics whose varied and evocative perspectives illuminate …
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A new educational resource funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is now available to improve genomic literacy among physicians.
… improve genomic literacy among physicians. The Universal Genomics Instructor Handbook and Toolkit provides materials … students, including the use of clinically-relevant online genomics tools. In addition, educators are equipped with four … opportunities. "There is a clear need to provide genomics education to both current and future healthcare …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
This FAQ was designed to answer questions regarding how nurses integrate genomics into their education and practice.
… Experts participating in the ISCC-PEG Nursing Genomics Project Group created a video containing all the … to expand upon questions raised in the “Nursing Genomics FAQs”. To view the individual expert … pages above or go to the YouTube playlist … The Nursing Genomics Project Group of the Inter-Society Coordinating …
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The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… testing of women with family histories of breast cancer, genomics is rapidly becoming a fixture in our lives. Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, a … Lawrence Brody, Ph.D., NHGRI's director of the Division of Genomics and Society . "Our aim is to support research that …