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Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… is to develop a participant consent form for a diabetes study that better relays genetic concepts in terms that … in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH. "We hope that … Additional information about NHGRI can be found at www.genome.gov . The NIH Common Fund encourages collaboration and …
Clinical Research
GENE-FORECAST® is developing a community cohort and resource for defining the significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans.
… of Cardiovascular Disease in Africans Americans Study (GENE-FORECAST®) study is developing a community-based cohort and novel … Coordinator National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Genomics of Metabolic, …
Genetic Disorders
Velocardiofacial syndrome is the most common syndrome associated with a cleft palate.
… similar faces (elongated face, almond-shaped eyes, wide nose, small ears); eye problems; feeding problems that …
Clinical Research
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to explore how genes cause or influence diseases, and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are working with patients … treatments. Deciding whether to participate in a clinical study is an important and personal process. Some reasons … Multiple Congenital Anomaly Syndromes Whole Genome Medical Sequencing for Genome Discovery Myocardial …
Staff
Abdel Elkahloun is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Office of Scientific Core Facilities.
… and solid tumors and then joined the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in 1993. At the NHGRI, Dr. … technology provider, the microarray core is involved in a wide range of projects looking at the characterizing of … Collins F, Dunston G, Rotimi CN. Evaluation of Genome Wide Association Study Associated Type 2 Diabetes Susceptibility …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a M.S in Genetic Counseling from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
… directory . … Overview … Coursework … GCTP Program of Study … T​he JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program …
Genetic Disorders
Antiphospholipid Syndrome is a disorder characterized by elevated levels of antibodies that are associated with clots in the arteries and veins.
… and certain autoimmune diseases have also been noted in association with APS. Pulmonary hypertension (high blood … of the uterus to its normal size). Thrombocytopenia An association with immune thrombocytopenia (low platelets) has … conditions similar to multiple sclerosis. Evidence for an association with cognitive dysfunction is growing. Heart …
Clinical Research
FAQs for participants in the Autoinflammatory Diseases Study.
… panel sequencing) or looking at all 20,000 genes (exome or genome sequencing). Because this type of testing produces a … single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and deep sequencing for somatic …
Educational Resources
Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.
… Genomics … Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics … particular gene. … Genomics, Genes, Gene Expression, Human Genome Project … Genomics is a field of biology focused on …
Educational Resources
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… prenatally or after birth. Genetic testing is also used to study the genomes of tumors in cancer cases. … Genetic …