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The Excellence in Clinical Research Seminar Series is designed to facilitate clinical research in the rare disease space with a focus on aspects of regulatory medicine and clinical trials in Mendelian disorders.
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for education and community involvement programs to increase understanding of genomics and its ethical, legal, and social issues.
… involvement programs to engage a broad range of the public in understanding genomics and accompanying ethical, … … ECIB's education programs include those to inform the public of the latest advances in genomics, as well as to … The branch leads programs and initiatives to promote the engagement of diverse communities in understanding genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… if you like what you see and seek more active engagement, go ahead and download the PDF file and try it … the research, healthcare, education, policy, and diverse public communities; these events have included town halls, … and Twitter Chat DNA Day Twitter chat – April 9 Kids First public spring webinar – May 18 Genomics Videos 30th …
For Teachers
The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… the National Human Genome Research Institute's Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group , which brings together … Institute’s Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics. To find out more about genetics and … Institute's Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics. Take a look: …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Understanding and Use of Genomics Healthcare System and Public Health Genomics and the Rights of Individuals and … and qualitative methods; and research that involves direct engagement with stakeholders. A number of other NIH … and the healthcare industry. Evolving conceptions of a public "duty" to participate in genomic research. How …
News Release
The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.
… the benefits of genomics will require an educated public who can understand the implications of genomics for their health care and evaluate the relevant public policy issues,according to the National Human Genome … the fellow will have an option to do a rotation with a public or private organization involved in genetics …
News Release
Check out this video from NHGRI Director Eric Green talking about the importance of knowing your family health history.
… Communication and Public Liaison Branch … In November 2004, the Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign entitled the Family Health History … Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., encourages the public to personalize their healthcare by sharing their …
Event
NHGRI commemorates the life and legacy of genomics champion Representative Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), who passed away in March 2018, by naming an annual National DNA Day lecture at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in her honor.
… House of Representatives, Rep. Slaughter was a dedicated public servant. She broke barriers by becoming the first … bachelor's degree in microbiology and a master's degree in public health from the University of Kentucky.  … Related … spark curiosity in NIH staff about how to engage with the public on DNA and its applications in society. This year, …
MINC
The MINC teams were made up of an administrator and an educator. They learned a lot from this initiative that they wanted to share with you.
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We write stories, take photos, film video and create websites and graphics that help people understand genomics research and how it can have an impact on their lives. Let us know how we can help tell your story.
… ensures that the information broadcasted from NHGRI public-facing events can benefit everyone, regardless of … community. … The NHGRI Office of Communications (OC) leads public communications about the research and programs …