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NSIGHT explores the implications, challenges and opportunities with the use of genomic sequence information in the newborn period.
… Staff … The Newborn Sequencing In Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program explores the implications, … period. … Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) … Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) … NSIGHT explores the implications, …
About NHGRI
The National Human Genome Research Institute is proposing a reorganization of the Division of Policy, Communications and Education.
… synergies in the areas of bioethics, policy, education, engagement and communication.  Notice of the proposed … in the federal register on Feb. 19, 2020. … To allow for public comment, NHGRI will be hosting two public sessions as follows: February 10, 2020 - During Open …
About Genomics
Educational resources that will spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners.
… scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy and foster engagement among learners. … Related Content … Educational … scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners. … Educational resources that will … scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners. … About Genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how social media provides NHGRI staff with a space to talk about their work, make genomics topics easy to understand, and show how genomics can positively affect people.
… for conveying information about genomics to the general public, while also staying connected with colleagues and … a friendly and engaging voice to encourage the general public to learn more about genomics. Every Friday, the team … Branch participated in the first SciPEP (Science Public Engagement Partnership) virtual conference. The conference …
Research Training
An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research in NHGRI laboratories.
News Release
NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… scientists," said Dr. Ramsay, "we can work through the public health systems to make a change." … Related Content … …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… and other related questions, NHGRI’s Communications and Public Liaison Branch recently developed a polygenic risk … scores would likely help researchers, clinicians, and the public understand the fundamentals of this area of genomics, … Unlocking Life's Code December 2019 newsletter … New NHGRI public information resource on polygenic risk scores … NHGRI …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement. 
… for professional development, networking and community engagement.  … As the pace of genomic research accelerates , … for professional development, networking and community engagement.  In addition to establishing a listserv for … for professional development, networking and community engagement.  … health disparities, disease risk, clinical …
News Release
Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural … at the exhibition, and during the educational workshops, public lectures and celebrations in Washington. Now it is … Code exhibition has enriched our engagement with the public," said Vence L. Bonham, Jr., chief of the Education …
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Discover the secrets hidden in your genome through illustrations, videos, engaging stories, and the latest science that impacts your life.