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Talking Glossary
Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of inheritance, including the interplay of genes, DNA variation and their interactions with environmental factors.
… including the interplay of genes, DNA variation and their interactions with environmental factors. … Genetics … including the interplay of genes, DNA variation and their interactions with environmental factors. … Genetics … including the interplay of genes, DNA variation and their interactions with environmental factors. … Talking …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… wonder if participating in genetics research or undergoing genetic testing will lead to being discriminated against … for why or why not patients decide to take genetics-based clinical tests or volunteer to participate in the research … needed for the development of new tests, therapies, and cures. This page provides an overview of the Genetic …
Clinical Research
A Longitudinal Natural History Study of Children with Mitochondrial Disease (at the NIH Clinical Center).
… The Metabolism, Infection and Immunity (MINI) Study is a longitudinal natural history … to define the relationship between infection, immunity and clinical decline in individuals with mitochondrial disease. … detailed assessment. We will suggest an additional set of evaluations for some participants that we feel is appropriate …
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.
… Dr. Shchelochkov is a board-certified pediatrician, clinical geneticist and medical biochemical geneticist, and is currently an … human Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase I: mutation update, diagnostic and protein structure considerations. Hum Mutat …
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… The Medical Genetics Branch (MGB) seeks to identify and understand inherited disorders of metabolism and of human … new diagnostic tests and treatments for patients with rare genetic disorders in the NIH Clinical Center. To achieve their goals, MGB investigators …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… … Rapid advances in human genetics/genomics research and genomic medicine are increasingly relevant to everyday … have been paralleled by innovations in science education and public engagement. ASHG and NHGRI co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement …
Professional Development Programs
The Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship is designed for individuals interested in the development and implementation of genetics-related health and research policies at a national level.
… about key fellowship dates. … Advances in research and their successful translation to improve health are deeply … to informing the integration of genetics and genomics in clinical settings, sound evidence-based public policies can … and on policy issues related to genetics research and non-clinical applications of genetics in society. Congressional …
Staff
Dr. Introne is a pediatrician, clinical and biochemical geneticist in the Medical Genetics Branch in NHGRI.
… Wendy Introne, M.D. … Dr. Introne is a pediatrician, clinical and biochemical geneticist in the Medical Genetics Branch in … and inflammatory bowel disease. CHS is also an ultrarare genetic disorder, with an unappreciated spectrum. While the …
About NHGRI
The Board of Scientific Counselors evaluates the NHGRI intramural research programs and provides periodic technical and scientific peer review.
… The Board of Scientific Counselors previews and evaluates the intramural research programs of the … for the full board meeting at which they present their evaluations. Board of Scientific Counselors Charter … … Amos, Ph.D.  Baylor College of Medicine Institute for Clinical and Translational Research  Term ends 6/2026 Mildred …
News Release
ASHG members selected Leslie G. Biesecker, M.D., a clinical and molecular geneticist and investigator with NHGRI, as their new president-elect for 2019.
… (ASHG) members have selected Leslie G. Biesecker, M.D., a clinical and molecular geneticist and long-time investigator with the … ASHG … ASHG members selected Leslie G. Biesecker, M.D., a clinical and molecular geneticist and investigator with …