 NHGRI Webinar Series
Welcome 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.
Most Recent Webinar: March 12, 2009
Using Evolution to Decode the Human Genome
Why should we care about the platypus genome sequence?
It almost seems like a genome sequence now exists for nearly every living thing. Whether it's a fruit fly, hedgehog, or the duck-billed platypus, the genomics research world has produced enormous amounts of DNA sequence. How do we make sense of all of these data? The key is in comparisons. The comparisons of sequences from different species provide clues about the evolutionary forces that have uniquely sculpted each genome into its modern-day form. These clues lead to information about genome function, and ultimately to insights that can improve human health. In this webinar, NHGRI Scientific Director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., will present an overview of the utility of comparative sequence analyses and show how these comparisons shed light on how genomes work and how these studies are relevant to human health.
This webinar will be available online soon.
Past Webinars
January 8, 2009
The Long and Short of It: Finding Genes for Complex Traits In the Domestic Dog
On 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.
Listen to the Webinar: The Long and Short of It: Finding Genes for Complex Traits In the Domestic Dog
November 20, 2008
Genome-Wide Association Studies: Hunting for Genes in the New Millennium
On November 20, 2008, 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 Generation
 Family 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)
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Last Updated: March 12, 2009
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