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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.
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.
Genetic Disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate iron absorption.
… Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate … iron absorption. … Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate … Caucasians of northern European descent are at highest risk. An estimated one million people in the United States …
Summit
This Summit is a 5-year initiative (2016-2020) designed to help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics.
… countries address their public health challenges in genetic diseases. This will ultimately help build healthier … medicine worldwide, as it provided new insights into the genetic contributions to disease. Many scientists and … conditions on the world’s most vulnerable populations. … Genetic disorders, both monogenic and polygenic, contribute …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking applicants for the position of Program Director (PD) of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) Fellowship & Director of Genetics Education (DGE), which plays a critical role in leading and overseeing all aspects of our ACGME-accredited programs.
… and certification; (3) work closely with clinicians, genetic counselors, staff scientists, and others to advance … and consultations to enhance their understanding of genetic factors in various disease processes and empower them … manage patients and participants with potential genetic involvement. For PhD candidates with ABMGG Board …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases.
… diagnosed. About 80 percent of these rare disorders are genetic in origin, and 95 percent of them do not have even … efforts sometimes shrink the path for establishing the genetic basis for a rare condition from decades (and … over time. They obtained  testing for a number of known genetic conditions , but Bertrand did not have any of them. …
EDUCATION
The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Loading...  … Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms … The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an … … The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an …
Genetic Disorders
Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging.
… Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, premature aging. … Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterized by dramatic, … disease. In accordance with this clinical observation, the genetic mutation appears in nearly all instances to occur in …
Educational Resources
In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene.
… Genetic Imprinting … In genomic imprinting the ability of a … upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene. … Genetic Imprinting, DNA Sequence, Genes, Family Health …
The Genomics Landscape
NHGRI medical genetics training programs provide an array of education opportunities
… in which NHGRI is centrally involved, such as the Genetic Counseling Training Program that is collaboratively … physicians to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with genetic disorders. The program exposes its trainees to … of genetic and metabolic disease on healthy and high-risk pregnancies. The fellowship is structured to allow two …