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Genomics: Towards a Healthier You

Genomics: Towards a Healthier You features Barbara Biesecker, M.S., a genetic counselor at NHGRI. The webcast presents information on why genetics is important to health, plus information on genetic counseling as a career.

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Additional Online Resources for Barbara Biesecker's Webcast

• Barbara Biesecker's Investigator Web Page
• NIH Lifeworks Interview with Barb Biesecker [science-education.nih.gov]
• Overview of Genetic Counseling [ornl.gov]
• National Society of Genetic Counselors [nsgc.org]
• Genetic Counseling Training Programs [kumc.edu]
• Sickle Cell Disease Association of America [sicklecelldisease.org]

General Online Resources:

• Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
• Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
• Genetic Home Reference: Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions [ghr.nlm.nig.gov]

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