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The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… the National Human Genome Research Institute's Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group , which brings together … Institute’s Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics. To find out more about genetics and … Institute's Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics. Take a look: …
News Release
The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.
… the benefits of genomics will require an educated public who can understand the implications of genomics for their health care and evaluate the relevant public policy issues,according to the National Human Genome … the fellow will have an option to do a rotation with a public or private organization involved in genetics …
News Release
Check out this video from NHGRI Director Eric Green talking about the importance of knowing your family health history.
… Communication and Public Liaison Branch … In November 2004, the Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign entitled the Family Health History … Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., encourages the public to personalize their healthcare by sharing their …
Event
NHGRI commemorates the life and legacy of genomics champion Representative Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), who passed away in March 2018, by naming an annual National DNA Day lecture at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in her honor.
… House of Representatives, Rep. Slaughter was a dedicated public servant. She broke barriers by becoming the first … bachelor's degree in microbiology and a master's degree in public health from the University of Kentucky.  … Related … spark curiosity in NIH staff about how to engage with the public on DNA and its applications in society. In 2024, …
MINC
The MINC teams were made up of an administrator and an educator. They learned a lot from this initiative that they wanted to share with you.
Contact Us
We write stories, take photos, film video and create websites and graphics that help people understand genomics research and how it can have an impact on their lives. Let us know how we can help tell your story.
… ensures that the information broadcasted from NHGRI public-facing events can benefit everyone, regardless of … community. … The NHGRI Office of Communications (OC) leads public communications about the research and programs …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH develops a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and to reduce/eliminate health disparities.
… social, and lifestyle determinants of diseases of major public health importance. He believes that studying diverse … from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. Prior to coming to the NIH, Dr. Rotimi was the … continued efforts to include the African community (both public and scientific), Dr. Rotimi provided leadership for …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… and resources to a variety of target audiences (e.g., the public, K-12 students, other scientists, etc.). Fellows will conduct background research on communications and public engagement issues of importance to NHGRI, ASHG and the human …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Institute to achieve the highest level of genomic innovation, reduce health disparities and foster health equity in areas related to genomics and genomic medicine.
… 2020 David R. Williams, Ph.D. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health … NHGRI is committed to promoting diversity, … involvement programs to engage a broad range of the public in understanding genomics and accompanying ethical, legal and social issues.  Community Engagement and Genomics Working Group (CEGWG) The CEGWG …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… History of Genomics Program within the Communications and Public Liaison Branch has been busy producing materials that … Institutes of Health and support from NHGRI. National Public Radio’s Michel Martin moderated a discussion that … health technologies for COVID-19 NIH funds community engagement research efforts in areas hardest hit by COVID-19 …