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Dr. Wilson officially retired from The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in September 2020, yet he remains on as a scientist emeritus in its Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch, where he was co-chief for 14 years.
… on as a scientist emeritus in its Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch, where he was co-chief for 14 … fusion of sutures in the skull. Dr. Wilson also developed statistical methods that help identify critical genetic … College), Dr. Wilson received his Ph.D. in medical genetics with a biomathematics minor in 1980 from Indiana …
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Dr. Wilson is the co-chief of and senior investigator in NHGRI's Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch.
… Biology Major. He received his Ph.D. in medical genetics from Indiana University under the direction of P. … Ph.D., (1980) and did his postdoctoral training in statistical genetics with Robert C. Elston, Ph.D., in the … 1995. He is a scientist emeritus in the Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch, at the National Human Genome …
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Researchers build a statistical model using family health history to improve disease risk assessment
Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have developed a new statistical model that can predict the risk for developing diseases by combining information about family member health and lifestyle factors from family members.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have developed a new statistical model that can predict the risk for developing … contrast, Dr. Marcum and his colleagues aimed to create a statistical model that could be used as a general tool for … in our model,” says Dr. Marcum. The researchers used a statistical model that integrated family members' reports of …
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Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
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Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family. … Genetic Counseling, … a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family. … Educational Resources …
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Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.
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Dr. Guanjie Chen is a senior research fellow with the NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… include genetic epidemiology, genetic statistics, and statistical computation and simulation. Curriculum Vitae … … 68:1139 – 1148 2001 ( American Journal of Human Genetics ) Xiaofeng Zhu, Richard S. Cooper, Guanjie Chen, Amy … Ao Yuan, Guanie Chen, Charles Rotimi, George Bonney: A Statistical Framework for Haplotype Block Inference: Journal …
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Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations.
… … Genetic Epidemiology, Healthcare, Medicine, Population Genetics, Genetic Disease … Genetic epidemiology is a field …
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Genetic professionals provide information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions.
… disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. … Genetics professionals are health care professionals with specialized degrees and experience in medical genetics and counseling. Genetics professionals include geneticists, genetic …
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Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.