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Two-year fellowships for M.D.s and Ph.D.s in cytogenetics, biochemical genetics and molecular genetics.
… The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship Training Program is a … a variety of CLIA-certified cytogenetic and molecular genetics diagnostic laboratories at the NIH and throughout … and in hospitals and outpatient clinics. *PhD must be in genetics, genomics, human genetics or a related field within …
Educational Resources
A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome.
Educational Resources
LOD stands for "logarithm of the odds." In genetics, the LOD score is a statistical estimate of whether two genes, or a gene and a disease gene, are likely to be located near each other on a chromosome.
… LOD Score … LOD stands for "logarithm of the odds." In genetics, the LOD score is a statistical estimate of whether two genes, or a gene and a … … An LOD (short for “logarithm of the odds”) score is a statistical estimate of the relative probability that two …
Research Training
Three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders.
… (NHGRI) offers a three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders. … The Medical Genetics Residency Program exposes students to rare genetic … disorders that might not be seen in a more typical medical genetics program; emphasizes clinical research, one of the …
For Patients and Families
A list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases under investigation by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute.
Clinical Research
The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study explores the genetic factors contributing to ADHD to improve treatment in the future.
Educational Resources
Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution. It refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles from generation to generation due to chance events.
… to chance events. … Genetic Drift, Evolution, Population Genetics, Genes … Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… of undergraduate level courses in biochemistry and genetics. Counseling experience, either paid or voluntary. … and scientist in the NHGRI Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch Associate Program Director Megan Cho, ScM. … Ph.D., senior investigator, Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, NHGRI, serves as medical director of the …
For Patients and Families
Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses to treatments.
Educational Resources
A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features.