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NHGRI Webinar SeriesWelcome to a webinar series on current topics related to genomics, health and society hosted by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health. The goal of this series is to engage public health communities, advocacy groups, health providers, and members of the public in discussion about the latest topics in genomics. January 8, 2009 WebinarThe Long and Short of It: Finding Genes for Complex Traits In the Domestic DogOn January 8, 2009 at 1 p.m. Eastern NHGRI presented it's latest Webinar: The Long and Short of It: Finding Genes for Complex Traits In the Domestic Dog. Vence Bonham, J.D., Chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI, hosted Elaine Ostrander, Ph.D. Chief of the Cancer Genetics Branch, who shared the latest research on the dog genome, and why this information is important for the broader field of genomic research. Audio for the full webinar will be available soon. Past WebinarsNovember 20, 2008 WebinarGenome-Wide Association Studies: Hunting for Genes in the New Millennium
Our most recent webinar, Genome-Wide Association Studies: Hunting for Genes in the New Millennium was hosted by Greg Feero, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of NHGRI's Genomic Healthcare Branch. Teri Manolio, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Office of Population Genomics reported the latest on GWAS results and talked about genomics and health. Listen to the full webinar: Genome-Wide Association Studies: Hunting for Genes in the New Millennium September 11, 2008: Family History: The Next GenerationFamily History: The Next Generation presented information related to family health history with NHGRI Acting Director Alan Guttmacher, M.D., host, and Greg Feero, M.D., Ph.D., chief of NHGRI's Genomics Healthcare Branch. Efforts to improve the utilization of family history information in healthcare and the importance of engaging communities was discussed, along with how one community successfully engaged in using their family health history information. Listen to the full webinar: Family History, the Next Generation July 17, 2008 1 p.m. (Eastern): All About the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)What is GINA? How will it affect me? How will I - and my family - be protected? NHGRI Deputy Director Alan Guttmacher, NHGRI Senior Health Policy Analyst M.K. Holohan, and President and CEO of the Genetic Alliance Sharon Terry discussed these GINA topics and more. Listen to the full webinar: All About the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) Top of page Last Updated: January 8, 2009 |
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