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Talking Glossary
Environmental factors, as related to genetics, refers to exposures to substances (such as pesticides or industrial waste) where we live or work, behaviors (such as smoking or poor diet) that can increase an individual’s risk of disease or stressful situations (such as racism).
Staff
Joy Boyer was a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program since 1996. As a … development grants related to the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research. She coordinates the … and shape how individuals, families, communities and other social and cultural groups understand and use genomic …
Professional Development Programs
JHU/NIH GCTP Executive Committee is composed of genetic counselors, social scientists and medical geneticists. Their varied backgrounds are an asset to the Program and to students as they develop their thesis.
… Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Behavior and Society Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public … Executive Committee is composed of genetic counselors, social scientists and medical geneticists. Their varied … Executive Committee is composed of genetic counselors, social scientists and medical geneticists. Their varied …
Research at NHGRI
The goal of our Caregiving Study is to understand how caregivers manage the demands of caring for a loved one with a long-term health condition and how social relationships affect caregivers' ability to cope.
… explores the impact of caregiver stress over time and how social relationships affect their ability to cope with … Koehly LM, Manalel JA. Interconnected social convoys: Understanding health and well-being through … responsibility and network collaboration in caregiving . Social Networks . 74. 236-244. 10.1016/j.socnet.2023.05.002 …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 6-10, 2022, that focuses on … Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on … Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on … Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on … Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on …
Staff
Julie Sapp is a genetic counselor in the NHGRI in the Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP).
… positioned her to investigate a varied set of important social and behavioral questions related to the practice of … included qualitative and quantitative investigations of social and behavioral constructs such as the psychosocial …
Research Funding
The ELSI Publications and Products Database organizes publications for ELSI projects and activities by the last name of the principle investigator.
… Since its creation in 1990, the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has funded … ​ … Ethical Issues In Genomics, Legal Issues In Genomics, Social Issues In Genomics, Ethical Issues In Genetics, Legal Issues In Genetics, Social Issues In Genetics, Genetic Discrimination, … The ELSI …
News Release
NHGRI plans to appoint Vence Bonham Jr., J.D., as acting deputy director, to elevate and accelerate efforts in diversity, inclusion and health equity.
… to diversity, inclusion, health equity, anti-racism and social justice. This appointment will expand upon Bonham’s … and as head of the Health Disparities Unit in NHGRI’s Social and Behavioral Research Branch. In these roles, Bonham … in light of his vast expertise as a researcher and social scientist, and his ability to coordinate efforts …
Research Funding
The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the participating NIH institutes and centers (ICs). Program Officer contact information is also included.
… These projects may explore and elucidate the personal, social and cultural factors that shape the generation, … These projects may investigate the ethical, legal, social and policy issues that arise in connection with the … how people and communities respond and modify their behavior with report-back is also of interest. NIEHS is …