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​Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses to treatments.
… … Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses … can help explain what results might mean to you and your family. Because genetic testing tells you information about … of testing usually is offered to people who have a family history of a specific inherited disease or who belong to …
News
To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing … their genomic variants are not represented. Although health disparities often stem from systemic discrimination, …
Event
On September 6, 2023, NHGRI hosts a pre-application webinar for the genomics-enabled learning health systems (gLHS) NOFOs.
… pre-application webinar for the genomics-enabled learning health systems (gLHS) NOFOs:  RFA-HG-23-041  and  … integration of genomic information in a virtuous learning health system cycle of implementation, evaluation, refinement … Asked Questions … Virtual … Genomics-enabled Learning Health Systems Pre-Application Webinar … On September 6, …
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NHGRI, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) will host a pre-application interactive webinar for the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): RFA-HG-22-008, RFA-HG-22-009 and RFA-HG-22-010.
… Institute (NHGRI), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) … interactive webinar for the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease program funding opportunity announcements … review process:  RFA-HG-22-008 : Multi-Omics for Health and Disease — Disease Study Sites (U01 Clinical Trial …
News Release
NIH is establishing the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium, with approximately $11 million awarded in the consortium’s first year of funding. The new consortium aims to advance the generation and analysis of “multi-omic” data for human health research.
… diverse populations. … The National Institutes of Health is establishing the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium , with approximately $11 … the generation and analysis of “multi-omic” data for human health research. Multi-omics refers to a research approach …
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On June 17-18, 2021, NHGRI hosts a workshop, Multi-Omics in Health and Disease: Current Applications, Challenges and Future Directions.
… 1: Setting the Stage - Application of multi-omics to study health and disease Moderator: Judy Cho, Icahn School of … 2:15 p.m. Keynote 1: Multi-omics Integration to Understand Health and Disease Nancy Cox, Vanderbilt University 2:15 - … barriers and opportunities? Panelists Myriam Fornage, UT Health Adam Butterworth, University of Cambridge Greg Gibson, …
News Release
Collaboration between NHGRI and the Smithsonian will continue educating visitors on the promise of genomics.
… returned to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). A collaboration between NMNH and the National … to explore the complexities of the human genome and the history of genomics research. “The field of genomics is … There are so many ways that genomics affects our lives and health. Our partnership with the Smithsonian has been a great …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green reflects on the milestones of the Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) Program as it reaches completion.
… identification, association, and function in human health and disease. If you are in the Boston area, we welcome … General Hospital on July 17 and Genomics in Medicine & Health Strategic Planning Workshop on September 26-27.   To … CA After : January 17 – April 12, 2020 Museum of Science & History Jacksonville, FL … A monthly update from the NHGRI …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… in Genomics brings together community liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to engage … The partnership brings together community liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to engage … communities, NHGRI and other National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutes, and national and international …
News Release
Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk.
… sickle cell trait (SCT) and most never have related health complications. Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased … Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health. "We need more research to clarify the health outcomes …