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Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.
Staff
Dr. Oleg Shchelochkov is Director of NHGRI Clinical and Laboratory Residencies and Fellowships, and an Associate Investigator in the Office of the Clinical Director.
… is a board-certified pediatrician, clinical geneticist and medical biochemical geneticist, and is currently an associate investigator at NHGRI. After his early pediatrics training at the University of Iowa and genetics training at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. …
Educational Resources
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 … factors influence human traits, such as human health and disease. In many cases, the interaction of genes with the … seek to understand the causes, distribution and control of inherited disease in groups and the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… will feature three individuals with strong ties to NHGRI. Dr. Francis Collins will continue as NIH director, Dr. … Lander will serve as President Biden’s science advisor and director of the White House Office of Science and … Research (formerly the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch) in the institute’s Intramural Research …
Educational Resources
Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… species to produce a desired trait. Used in research and industry, genetic engineering has been applied to the … therapies, brewing yeasts, genetically modified plants and livestock, and more. … Genetic engineering is the process of using …
Research Training
Three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) offers a three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders. … The Medical …
Educational Resources
A genetic marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome.
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.
… Genetic Counseling from the Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. … and rotations in the areas of genetic counseling, human genetics, public health, public policy, research methodology, … … Overview … Coursework … GCTP Program of Study … T​he JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… Ph.D. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor … … In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with … research investigating primate social behavior and autism genetics, as well as evaluating methods of public engagement …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… U.S. Congress in the 1990s at a time when genetic testing and genetics research was taking off at breakneck speed. GINA … at a White House briefing in 2000 . Former Director of NHGRI and current Director of the National Institutes of …