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Dr. Adebowale Adeyemo is an associate investigator and deputy director of NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… of Ibadan in Nigeria. After a residency in pediatrics and genetics, he became a faculty member of the College of … disorders, in particular hypertension, obesity and diabetes, are non-communicable conditions of major public …
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The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… July 2024 DNA Science and Human Genetics Lawrence Brody, Ph.D. National Human … Commentary in Nature - 2015 × … The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… Mullis, inventor of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Nobel Prize winner, passed away last month. The … the field of genomics.  …  The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) , a professional organization of over 8,000 human genetics and genomics specialists, has established a new …
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NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate genetic Diagnosis - on April 16-17, 2024.
… Day 1 - Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 8:30 AM – Arrival and registration 9:00 AM – Welcome and Overview of Workshop Goals Lisa Chadwick, NHGRI 9:10 AM – … of Pennsylvania 12:00 PM - Lunch 1:00 PM – Session 3: Genetics, it’s Complicated Moderator: Jennifer Troyer, NHGRI …
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 … diagnose a disease, or they might refuse to participate in genetics research. H.R. 2748 would prohibit insurance …
Genetic Disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate iron absorption.
… iron absorption. If correctly diagnosed, HH is easily and effectively treated, but if untreated, it can lead to … to diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, diabetes, heart disease and joint disease. The gene that … Resources for Hereditary Hemochromatosis Information Genetics Home Reference: Hemochromatosis Hemochromatosis.org …
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The NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch is co-hosting a webinar on January 9 with the Undergraduate Genetics Education Network that will explore the changing landscape of genetics from a largely descriptive field and emerging creative fields.
… For questions and comments, please contact Beth Tuck at … co-hosting a webinar on January 9 with the Undergraduate Genetics Education Network (UGEN) for the 5th Annual Virtual Workshop titled "Genetics Reimagined: Preparing Students to Explore the …
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On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… Bianchi, M.D., NHGRI, Panelist 2024 ACMG Foundation Awards and Presidential Plenary Session: Inquiry and Innovation – … Amyloidosis in the All of Us Research Program Clinical Genetics and Therapeutics Session A March 14, 2024, 4:15 – … Primary Care Electronic Medical Record Features Predicting Genetics Referrals P224 Using long-read sequencing for …
Genetic Disorders
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a severe, genetic condition of the immune system.
… (SCID) may be best known from news stories and a movie in the 1980s about David, the Boy in the Bubble, … to life-threatening infections by viruses, bacteria and fungi. Because David's brother had died of the disease, … Immunodeficiency (SCID) Immune Deficiency Foundation Genetics Home Reference: X-Linked Severe Combined …
Jobs at NHGRI
Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Daphne W. Bell, within the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute, at NIH.
… in the laboratory of Dr. Daphne W. Bell, within the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch of the National Human Genome … Description … Qualifications … How to Apply … Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics - SMAD2 … Postdoctoral …