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20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… 2014 highlights research on the use of DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records (EMRs) to better understand the underlying … of genetic variants with a number of conditions and disorders, such as obesity and asthma. … The papers, …
Research Funding
The E​MERGE Network develops, disseminates and applies approaches to research that combine biorepositories with electronic medical record systems.​
… Current Network Participants  … Workgroups and Missions  Working Group Co-Chairs Goals Comprehensive … for returning PRS, IRB, privacy, etc. … The Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network is a National … across diverse populations and help inform clinical decisions about the management of patients at risk of …
Diversity Center
Meharry Medical College establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR) that will narrow inequitable representation gaps for underrepresented, disadvantaged minority by realizing their vision to promote African ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged.
… Meharry Medical College (MMC) is committed to bridging the gaps for … ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, …
Research Training
A one-year fellowship program that trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism.
… The Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship Program is a one-year … trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism. … Like … not be seen in a more typical biochemical genetics program and it is one of the few programs that emphasizes clinical …
The Genomics Landscape
NHGRI medical genetics training programs provide an array of education opportunities
… new efforts for all of NIH to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in science, with the ultimate goal to end … advance this goal. As we navigate our way through winter and the continuing pandemic, I would — as I have in previous … and the field of genomics. …  Postgraduate training in medical genetics has been a cornerstone of clinical training …
Talking Glossary
Precision medicine (generally considered analogous to personalized medicine or individualized medicine) is an innovative approach that uses information about an individual’s genomic, environmental and lifestyle information to guide decisions related to their medical management.
… information about an individual’s genomic, environmental and lifestyle information to guide decisions related to their medical management. The goal of precision medicine is to …
Event
The Ethical Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program is hosting a webinar to gather specific feedback on four potential goals for the field of ELSI research over the next decade.
… related engagement events  including town halls, meetings and workshops. NHGRI staff formed internal working groups tasked with identifying and describing ambitious challenges to address in the next … internal working group that focused on ELSI, engagement and education issues in the Strategic Plan hosted two …
News Release
NIH awarded grants to six medical centers to select from the most difficult-to-solve medical cases and develop effective approaches to diagnose them.
… National Institutes of Health has awarded grants to six medical centers around the country to select from the most difficult-to-solve medical cases and together develop effective approaches to diagnose them. The clinical sites will conduct clinical evaluation and scientific investigation in cases that involve patients …
News Release
NIH will support research that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records.
… that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records. The goal of research conducted by the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) network is to better understand the … to develop ways to discuss such risks and treatment decisions.  Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, $3,625,184, …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… be possible without sequencing the genomes of many people and comparing their responses to medicines. One of the most … as well as other medications  like statins for cholesterol and certain chemotherapy medicines. As a result, there are at … and researchers are constantly seeking both to optimize medical treatments and to avoid adverse (or negative) …