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The NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group aims to engage communities to ensure that genomics and genomic medicine benefit all.
… The NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group aims to engage … genomics and genomic medicine benefit all. … The NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group (CEGWG) was established …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… The Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics brings together community liaisons and health advocates representing diverse …
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.
… paralleled by innovations in science education and public engagement. ASHG and NHGRI co-sponsor the Genetics Education … developing and implementing genetics/genomics education, community engagement and/or professional development … provides experiences working: NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch ASHG’s scientific and digital …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomic Literacy, Education, and Engagement Initiative is a national campaign to enhance genomic literacy.
… The Genomic Literacy, Education, and Engagement (GLEE) Initiative is envisioned as a national … primary audiences: K-16 students and educators, public and community-based groups, and healthcare professionals Working … and informational resources, and the launch of community-appropriate engagement programs, with milestones …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Ph.D. has joined NHGRI as a Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement. In this capacity, she will advise the NHGRI … and Public Liaison Branch and Education and Community Involvement Branch . In a related aspect of her … opportunities for trainees. NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch created “Genomics: Insights” to …
Staff
Beth Tuck is the chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI.
… … Beth Tuck (she/her) is the chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI. Previously she was … of science education at Genspace, the world’s first community biology lab in Brooklyn, New York. As executive … enhancing K-16 genomic literacy, education and community engagement. Her achievements included designing curricular …
Event
On September 16, 2015, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) convened a roundtable to discuss the current status of the engagement and inclusion of underrepresented populations in genomics research.
… convened a roundtable to discuss the current status of the engagement and inclusion of underrepresented populations in … Conference Room … MD … 5625 Fishers Lane … Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics … On … convened a roundtable to discuss the current status of the engagement and inclusion of underrepresented populations in …
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for education and community involvement programs to increase understanding of genomics and its ethical, legal, and social issues.
… The Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) develops education and community involvement programs to engage a broad range of the … The branch leads programs and initiatives to promote the engagement of diverse communities in understanding genomics …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. … In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI … in genomics and well-honed expertise in scientific engagement, outreach, and communications. She will be a … and Public Liaison Branch and the Education and Community Involvement Branch. “We know that just providing …
Staff
Dr. Chris Gunter is a senior advisor to the NHGRI director on genomics engagement.
… of publication, and the importance of outreach and engagement using all media. She helped establish and serves … of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch of NHGRI, the Engagement Methods Unit (EMU) headed by Dr. Gunter has three … short- and long-term effects of science communication and engagement. Here, the Engagement Methods Unit will use …