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On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… optical methods allow us to profile the molecular features of cells at scale. What’s needed, technically or … variation, or more environmental variation, including societal and structural factors, influencing diseases and … human biology as universal and for the generation of other genomic resources such as cell lines and tissue collections? …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
…  Anne L. Ersig, Ph.D., RN Assistant Professor University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing …  Trina K. Walker, … of practice for nurse practitioners related to genetic and genomic care includes but is not limited to the following: … Additional information on DTC genetic testing and implications for NP practice: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
… Associate Professor Brigham Young University College of Nursing …  Rebecca Kronk, Ph.D., MSN, CRNP, ANEF, FAAN, … Dean for Academic Affairs Duquesne University School of Nursing … The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for … by applying individualized information, which includes genomic health information (Essential 2.2i).  Nurses must be …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… and aging. Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind. … NHGRI offers access … and partnerships help spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners in …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is … curative genetic therapies into health care, as well as societal issues of genomics, race and human genetic … SBRB is to investigate approaches to translating new genomic knowledge and precision medicine into clinical …
Event
The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race.
… ideas about race, grapple with ​the unfinished business of slavery, inspire meaningful conversation of reparations, … about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race. … The National Museum … about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race. … Event …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are reducing the cost of genome sequencing by a million-fold.
… Advances in genomics are reducing the cost of genome … building blocks - and that we can now read the order of all those building blocks in about a day and for about …
Research Funding
NSIGHT explores the implications, challenges and opportunities with the use of genomic sequence information in the newborn period.
… The NSIGHT program was developed from the advice of experts who attended the December 13-14, 2010 meeting, Newborn Screening in the Genomic Era: Setting a Research Agenda. Funding is provided … Research related to the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of the possible implementation of genomic …
News Release
The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated in disease.
… Sheena Faherty Ph.D. … In the basement of a three-story brick building on the main campus of the National Institutes of Health live nearly half a … and Development Section, and his laboratory, explore the genomic changes that lead to certain blood cancers, such as …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is advancing the study of individual and communities of microbes.
… Genomics is advancing the study of individual and communities of microbes. … Did you know that your body contains many more … The field of synthetic biology  has emerged directly from advances in DNA sequencing technologies, allowing for the …