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Educational Resources
Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.
Staff
Cynthia Tifft, M.D., Ph.D. is the deputy clinical director for the National Human Genome Research Institute.
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
… of genomic medicine and offers hope for similar new treatments for other rare diseases. All the best, … To stay …
Event
On February 16, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) held a follow-up working group consultation after the 14th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XIV: Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems.
About NHGRI
Established in 1989, NHGRI collaborates with the scientific and medical communities to catalyze genomic breakthroughs.
For Health Professionals
The ISCC-PEG Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Project Group has developed peer-reviewed online education for healthcare practitioners to advance pharmacogenomics in clinical practice.
Research at NHGRI
The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project utilizes a deliberative stakeholder-engagement approach to develop patient educational materials for sickle cell disease gene therapy.
… therapy fully understand the meaning and limitations of treatments so they can make an informed decision on whether …
Fact Sheet
Today, gene therapy for sickle cell disease is considered experimental and only available to you if you participate in a clinical trial.
… diagnosis of sickle cell disease. Your response to other treatments. Whether you are taking any other treatments. Your health. You may also be required to have: …
Educational Resources
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease characterized by faulty digestion, breathing problems, respiratory infections, and loss of salt in sweat.
… Today, however, with improvements in screening and treatments, individuals with CF may live into their 30s or …
About Genomics
February 15, 2021 marks the 20-year anniversary of publications reporting the draft human genome sequence.