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The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… The investigators in the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) develop and evaluate cutting edge … next-generation healthcare. … The Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) (formerly the Medical Genomics and … of cutting edge genomic and informatic approaches to health. The investigators in CPHR study a broad spectrum of …
Research Funding
The Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium aims to advance the application of multi-omic technologies to study health and disease in ancestrally diverse populations.
… Diabetes, and Kidney Disease: A Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Study Site Disease Study Site** Krzysztof … of California, San Diego Multi-Omics for Maternal Health after Preeclampsia Disease Study Site Joseph … Susan Fisher-Hoch, Absalon Gutierrez University of Texas, Health Science Center Houston Multi-omics for …
News Release
In honor of Rare Disease Day, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit to answer questions during an "Ask me Anything."
… Ph.D. … On March 3, 2017, in honor of Rare Disease Day , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness for rare … From Undiagnosed_Diseases : In an era of increasing health care costs, you pose a very important dilemma. We are …
Educational Resources
Newborn genetic screening is testing performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety of disorders.
… of disorders. … Newborn Screening, Genetic Disorder, Family Health History, Genetic Counselor, Healthcare … Newborn screening is …
Educational Resources
An inherited trait is one that is genetically determined.
… determined. … Inherited Trait, Mendelian Genetics, Genes, Family Health History, Genealogy … Inherited, as related to genetics, …
Educational Resources
A genetic map is a type of chromosome map that shows the relative locations of genes and other important features.
… … Genetic Map, Chromosome, Genes, Linkage Analysis, Family Health History … A genetic map (also called a linkage map) shows the …
Educational Resources
Carrier screening is a genetic test performed on people who display no symptoms for a genetic disorder but may be at risk for passing it on to their children.
… … Genetic Testing, Genetic Disorder, Alleles, Inheritance, Family Health History … Carrier screening involves testing to see if a …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… this research to benefit everyone more equally and improve health equity, it is important that the diversity of the … and genomics research. NHGRI is committed to improving health disparities through new and ongoing efforts across the … who experience poorer medical outcomes. … Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series A series of lectures to …
Event
The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health.
… Request an Accommodation … The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) sponsors a monthly series of talks by … to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health. Speakers are selected by CPHR faculty and cover …
News Release
April 25, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, milestones being celebrated as part of National DNA Day.
… National DNA Day commemorates Human Genome Project’s completion and … Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, began celebrating this day annually on April 25, … for advancing to the state level in the 2023 National History Day competition. The students will receive an …