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NHGRI researchers recently published a study using virtual reality simulations to investigate how clinicians might use a type of genomic risk information called polygenic risk scores in medical care.
… Study shows genomic information can unknowingly influence medical … … Sonja Soo: Can you tell me more about the background of the study? Susan Persky: Researchers are increasingly … information to healthcare providers and how to help them use it equitably. Our knowledge of how polygenic risk …
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Ten investigators will receive exome sequencing data as part of their clinical research projects at the NIH Clinical Center.
… investigators will receive exome sequencing data as part of their clinical research projects at the NIH Clinical … (CCGO), which is encouraging NIH institutes to jumpstart genomic medicine by increasing the use of genomic data in clinical research. CCGO is …
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NHGRI meeting focused on research that rapidly advances best practices for the implementation of genomic sequence data into clinical care.
… sponsored the meeting eMERGE & CSER: The Convergence of Genomics and Medicine at the Bethesda Hyatt in Bethesda, … to develop best practices for the implementation of genomic sequence data into clinical care, as well as research that combines …
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… January 13, 2022  Data sharing is central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been widely shared through public data … total number of Data Access Requests (DARs) for secondary use of genomic data (see figure)?   … From The Genomics …
Fact Sheet
Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… The Big Picture Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode …
News Release
A new genome-based technology for demystifying undiagnosed illnesses - even rare childhood diseases - is moving into general medical practice.
… have sketched out what doctors need to know in order to use the new technology effectively. … "This primer illustrates how rapidly the use of genome sequencing has moved into clinical practice," said … implements technology to understand, diagnose and treat genomic and genetic diseases. The NHGRI Extramural Research …
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Healthcare professionals now have access to a range of educational and clinical genomics resources on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center website
… … Healthcare professionals now have access to a variety of educational and clinical genomics resources thanks to a … a free, online collection of more than 500 materials for use in the classroom and for self-directed learning of … Messersmith, Ph.D., a health policy analyst with NHGRI's Genomic Healthcare Branch, which created the website. "Our …
For Patients and Families
​Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human origin, in which the researcher directly interacts with human subjects.
… is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human origin, in which the researcher directly interacts … has been approved by the FDA and marketed for public use. These studies continue testing the drug or treatment to … about its effect in various populations and gather data on any side effects associated with long-term use. … In …
Clinical Research
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to explore how genes cause or influence diseases, and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… working with patients and families to better understand of how genes can cause or influence diseases and develop new … between infection, immunity and clinical decline in individuals with mitochondrial disease. … Clinical studies … Syndrome (FGFR3-Related Craniosynostosis) Cystinosis Use of Cysteamine in the Treatment of Cystinosis Diabetes …
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… Medical Center Translating the Clinical Knowledge of Mendelian Diseases to Real-World EHR Data to Improve … Bellen Michael Francis Wangler Baylor College of Medicine Genomic Medicine and Gene Function Implementation for an … Economics and Implementation Science to Advance the Use of Genomic Medicine Utilizing an EHR Infrastructure …