National Human Genome Research Institute

Genomic Medicine for Patients and the Public

Genetics and Genomics for Patients and the Public covers everything from detailed information about genetic disorders, background on genetic and genomic science, the new science of pharmacogenomics, tools to create your own family health history and a list of online health resources.

Highlights

• NIH awards $55 million to build million-person precision medicine study
  The National Institutes of Health has announced $55 million in awards in 2016 to help launch the Cohort Program of President Obama's Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI). The Cohort Program is a long-term research effort to improve disease prevention and treatment in at least 1 million U.S. participants based on individual differences in lifestyle, environment and genetics.
   
• GenomeTV
  GenomeTV is the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) collection of video resources. A wide variety of videos is available, from lectures, to news documentaries, to full video collections of meetings that tackle the research, issues and clinical applications of genomic research.

Frequently Asked Questions About:

• Genetic Counseling
• Genetics Disease, Prevention and Treatment
• Genetic Disorders
• Genetic Testing
• Neglected Diseases
• Pharmacogenomics
• Rare Diseases

Resources

Community Involvement and Community Health Resources

Family History

Genetic and Genomic Science and Research

Genomic Medicine and Health Care

Genomics in Medicine Lecture Series

Online Health Resources

Specific Genetic Disorders

Last Updated: july 21, 2016