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Genetics Home Reference Merged into MedlinePlus - As of October 1, 2020, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) will no longer offer Genetics Home Reference as a stand-alone website. Most of the content from Genetics Home Reference will be available in MedlinePlus, the NLM flagship website for health information for patients, families, and the general public. Please visit https://medlineplus.gov/genetics to access genetics content in MedlinePlus. (National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH)
Genome Data Help to Track COVID-19 Superspreading Event - When it comes to COVID-19, anyone, even without symptoms, can be a “superspreader” capable of unknowingly infecting a large number of people and causing a community outbreak. That’s why it is so important right now to wear masks when out in public and avoid large gatherings, especially those held indoors, where a superspreader can readily infect others with SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Driving home this point is a new NIH-funded study on the effects of just one superspreader event in the Boston area: an international biotech conference held in February, before the public health risks of COVID-19 had been fully realized. Almost a hundred people were infected. But it didn’t end there. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)
Infants with Congenital Disorders Identified Through Newborn Screening — United States, 2015–2017 - This first national report based on reported cases from all 50 states estimates that approximately 12,900 births might be identified each year with an NBS disorder included in the study (34.0 per 10,000 births). (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))
NIH-funded project creates an encyclopedia detailing the inner workings of the human and mouse genomes - ENCODE Project's third phase offers new insights into the organization and regulation of our genes and genome. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)
Newborn Screening Practices and Alpha-Thalassemia Detection — United States, 2016 - A 2016 survey of NBS programs found that although most programs report at least one form of suspected alpha-thalassemia, the methodologies, thresholds used, forms of disease reported, and processes for reporting vary widely. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))
Serial Testing for SARS-CoV-2 and Virus Whole Genome Sequencing Inform Infection Risk at Two Skilled Nursing Facilities with COVID-19 Outbreaks — Minnesota, April–June 2020 - Serial facility-wide testing at two Minnesota SNFs identified COVID-19 cases among 64% of residents and 33% of HCP. Genetic sequencing found facility-specific clustering of viral genomes from HCP and residents’ specimens, suggesting intrafacility transmission. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR))
Whole Genome Sequencing Used to Trace COVID-19 Outbreaks - Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of SARS-CoV-2 by public health laboratories, in collaboration with epidemiologists, can provide vital information about the spread of COVID-19. (Association of Public Health Laboratories)
Hawaii Department of Health Genetics Program - Information about genetics grant projects, clinical resources, and genetics education.
Michigan's Genetic Resource Center - Michigan Department of Community Health -
National Coordinating Center for the Genetic Service Collaboratives - Regional genetics collaboratives that work to improve access to local genetic and newborn screening services, information, and resources for individuals and families with heritable disorders.
Public Health Genomics - Connecticut Department of Public Health -
Public Health Genomics Program - Michigan Department of Community Health -
American College of Medical Genetics - The mission statement of the organization is: "developing and sustaining genetic and genomic initiatives in clinical and laboratory practice, education and advocacy."
American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy - A non-profit medical, scientific, and professional organization devoted to the research and development of therapies that involve the introduction of genetic material and/or cells into the body to treat or prevent disease.
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) - Professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide that includes researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses and others involved in or with a special interest in human genetics.
Association of Public Health Laboratories Newborn Screening & Genetics - The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) strengthens the role of public health laboratories in genetics testing and newborn screening science and practice.
Center for Public Health Genomics - Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health - The mission of the Center for Public Health Genomics is to focus on the application of NextGen sequencing (NGS) on issues of public health importance
Genetic Alliance - Non-profit health advocacy organization committed to transforming health through genetics with an open network connecting members of parent and family groups, community organizations, disease-specific advocacy organizations, professional societies, educational institutions, corporations, and government agencies.
Human Genome Variation Society - The society aims to foster discovery and characterization of genomic variations including population distribution and phenotypic associations. It promotes collection, documentation and free distribution of genomic variation information and associated clinical variations.
National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center - Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Genetic Services Branch and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Pediatrics. - Provides information and resources in the area of newborn screening and genetics to benefit health professionals, the public health community, consumers and government officials.
National Society of Genetic Counselors - The majority of genetic counselors work in a traditional role as members of a healthcare team; counseling patients about genetic conditions, coordinating clinics, providing patient education, and educating other health professionals about genetics. Includes a Find a Counselor search tool.
Personalized Medicine Coalition - The Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC) is an independent, non-profit group including federal agencies, diagnostic companies and advocacy organizations that works to advance the understanding and adoption of personalized medicine for the ultimate benefit of patients.
Foundation for Genomics and Population Health (PHG Foundation) - A charitable company registered in England and Wales working to achieve the responsible and evidence based application of genomics and all biomedical sciences to health.
Division of Genomic Medicine, National Human Genome Research Institute - The Division of Genomic Medicine plans, directs and facilitates multi-disciplinary research to identify genetic contributions to human health and to advance approaches for the use of genomic data to improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease; through research grants, research training grants, and contracts.
Genetic Testing Reference Materials Coordination Program (GeT-RM) - GeT-RM assesses the quality of laboratory practices in genetic testing with the goal of improving the public's health through continuous improvement in laboratory practice in human genetic testing.
Human Genome Epidemiology Network (HuGENet) - The Office of Public Health Genomics established the Human Genome Epidemiology Network (HuGENet) to help translate genetic research findings into opportunities for preventive medicine and public health.
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) - NHGRI supports research to understand the structure and function of the human genome and its role in health and disease. A critical part its mission is the study of the ethical, legal and social implications of genome research. NHGRI also supports the training of investigators and the dissemination of genome information.
Nutrition and Obesity Genetics and Genomics - Resources about genetic linkages to nutrition and obesity, including research and funding opportunities.
Pharmacogenetics Research Network - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - The NIH Pharmacogenetics Research Network (PGRN) enables multi-disciplinary research groups to conduct studies addressing research problems in pharmacogenetics, the study of how genes affect the way people respond to medicines. The ultimate goal of pharmacogenetics research is to help tailor medicines to people's unique genetic make-ups, making medicines safer and more effective for everyone.
Pharmacogenomics: Overview of the Genomics and Targeted Therapy Group - The Genomics and Targeted Therapy Group, in FDA's Office of Clinical Pharmacology, works to advance the application of Genomics in the discovery, development, regulation, and use of medication.
Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health and Society - Department of Health and Human Services - *Archived content* This Committee advised the Secretary of Health and Human Services on human health and societal issues raised by the development and use of genetic technologies to predict, diagnose, and treat disease. They also discuss the medical, ethical, legal, and social implications arising from their integration into clinical and public health practice.
COVID-19 Prevention Network - The COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) was formed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the US National Institutes of Health to respond to the global pandemic. Using the infectious disease expertise of their existing research networks and global partners, NIAID has directed the networks to address the pressing need for vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against SARS-CoV-2. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH)
bioinformatics @NIAID - Portal brings together some exciting features including: links to extensive training resources; a section of scripts, code, and programs created by NIAID researchers downloadable from GitHub; and a curated calendar of events with entries focused on bioinformatics and computational biology. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH)
Coronavirus Disease Portal - Page provides up-to-date genomics and precision health information on Coronavirus. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
Coronavirus genomes – NCBI Datasets - Download datasets containing viral genome and protein sequences, annotation and a data report. (National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), NLM)
Database of Genotypes and Phenotypes (dbGaP) - dbGaP was developed to archive and distribute the results of studies that have investigated the interaction of genotype and phenotype. Such studies include genome-wide association studies, medical sequencing, molecular diagnostic assays, as well as association between genotype and non-clinical traits.
Global Salmonella Resistome Data - Tool provides visually informative displays of antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria. It is designed mainly for public health officials, academics and researchers who are using new genomics technologies to track and treat infectious diseases. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS)
HuGE Navigator - HuGE Navigator provides access to a continuously updated knowledge base in human genome epidemiology, including information on population prevalence of genetic variants, gene-disease associations, gene-gene and gene- environment interactions, and evaluation of genetic tests. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
Human Genome Resources - Portal provides access to genome visualization and analysis tools, BLAST, NCBI Genome Remapping Service, and molecular databases. (National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), NLM)
Influenza Virus Resource - National Center for Biotechnology Information - A browsing tool allows you to compare the sequenced variations of the influenza virus genome. (National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH)
National Newborn Screening & Global Resource Center - An independent U.S. national resource center for newborn screening as well as global newborn screening information. Site provides consultative services, program reviews, selected national data, hosts a respected international discussion listserv, and provides information and resources for health professionals, consumers, public health professionals, and others.
Newborn Screening Coding and Terminology Guide - Includes standard codes and terminology for newborn tests for the conditions recommended for screening by the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) or by a state within the U.S. (National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH)
Nextstrain - Nextstrain is an open-source project to harness the scientific and public health potential of pathogen genome data. Site provides a continually-updated view of publicly available data with powerful analytics and visualizations showing pathogen evolution and epidemic spread, with the goal of aiding epidemiological understanding and improving outbreak response. (nextstrain)
PhenX Toolkit - The toolkit provides standard measures related to complex diseases, phenotypic traits and environmental exposures. Use of PhenX measures facilitates combining data from a variety of studies, and makes it easy for investigators to expand a study design beyond the primary research focus. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Public Health Genomics and Precision Health Knowledge Base - An online, continuously updated, searchable database of published scientific literature, CDC resources, and other materials that address the translation of genomic discoveries into improved health care and disease prevention. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
U.S. Genome Variation Estimates - National Office of Public Health Genomics - These variation estimates are the allele frequency and genotype prevalence estimates of human genetic variants for the entire U.S. population based on DNA data collected from participants in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
APHL-CDC Bioinformatics Fellowship - The APHL-CDC Bioinformatics Fellowship aims to train and prepare bioinformaticians to apply their expertise within public health and design tools to aid existing public health personnel in the use of bioinformatics. The Bioinformatics Fellowships provide post-master’s and post-doctoral level professionals the opportunity to apply their skills to a range of important and emerging public health problems, while gaining experience in their fields. (Association of Public Health Laboratories)
APHL-CDC Newborn Screening Bioinformatics and Data Analytics Fellowship - This fellowship aims to train and prepare bioinformaticians to apply their expertise within public health and design tools to aid existing public health personnel in the use of bioinformatics. Its mission is to provide a high quality training experience for fellows while providing workforce capacity to the public health laboratory community. (Association of Public Health Laboratories)
Advancing Population-Based Surveillance of Birth Defects - Funding for non-research, cooperative agreement applications to strengthen the capacity of existing birth defects surveillance programs to respond to emerging threats to mothers and babies as a key component of preparedness and to improve the health outcomes. This will be accomplished by 1) improving birth defects surveillance capacity, including leveraging electronic health records and interoperability capabilities to enhance surveillance of birth defects, 2) improving birth defects surveillance data quality, and 3) using the surveillance data to improve health outcomes of affected populations. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) - This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites Research Project Grant (R01) applications that propose to study the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome research. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)
Genetics & Public Policy Fellowship - The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship to give genetics professionals an opportunity to contribute to the policy-making process. The fellowship is designed as a bridge for genetics professionals wishing to transition to a policy career. (American Society of Human Genetics)
Genetics Education & Engagement Fellowship - Fellowship to give early career genetics professionals an opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of national genomics literacy efforts, informal science education, science education policy, program development, and science education research. (American Society of Human Genetics)
Genomic Community Resources (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - To facilitate genomic research and the dissemination of its products, NHGRI supports genomic resources that are crucial for basic research, disease studies, model organism studies, and other biomedical research. Awards under this FOA will support the development and distribution of genomic resources that use cost-effective approaches and will be valuable for the broad research community. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Innovations in Newborn Screening Interoperability - The purpose of this initiative is to support state newborn screening programs in assessing their current capacity in achieving interoperability, developing a comprehensive plan, and beginning to implement their plan. (Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HHS)
Investigator Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to invite applications for a broad range of research efforts in computational genomics, data science, statistics, and bioinformatics relevant to one or both of basic or clinical genomic science, and broadly applicable to human health and disease. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Investigator Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to invite applications for a broad range of research efforts in computational genomics, data science, statistics, and bioinformatics relevant to one or both of basic or clinical genomic science, and broadly applicable to human health and disease. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Multilevel Interventions in Cancer Care Delivery: Follow-up to Abnormal Screening Tests (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) - Funding to develop and test multilevel interventions to improve follow-up to abnormal screening tests for breast, cervical, colorectal, or lung cancers. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)
Omics-guided Biobehavioral Interventions for Improved Health Outcomes: A Step Forward in Translation (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) - The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to stimulate clinical research that harnesses the wealth of advances in the fields of genomics and other omics (e.g., metabolomics, microbiomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, etc.) to incorporate these advances into translatable, personalized biobehavioral interventions for improved health outcomes. (National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), NIH)
Public Health Genomics Knowledge Base (PHGKB) Grant Database - Search engine for finding grant information associated with published literature in Genomics & Health Impact Scan Database and HuGE Literature Finder Database. Grant information can be searched by disease/condition, environmental risk factors, or gene of study and other free text. The grant information is extracted from the grant data in PubMed records. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
Social Epigenomics Research Focused on Minority Health and Health Disparities (R01-Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - Funding for investigations focused on identifying and characterizing the mechanisms by which social experiences at various stages in life, both positive and negative, affect gene function and thereby influence health trajectories or modify disease risk in racial/ethnic minority and health disparity populations. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)
State Newborn Screening Interoperability Planning Program - The purpose of this initiative is to support state newborn screening programs in assessing their current interoperability and informatics capacity, developing a comprehensive plan to achieve data capacity, and beginning implementation of their plan. (Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HHS)
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 - United States - (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Genetic Testing and Screening in the Age of Genomic Medicine - Provides summary information and recommendations from the New York State Task Force on Life and the Law about genetic testing. (New York State Department of Health)
Genome Statute and Legislation Database - Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during the 2007-2018 U.S. state legislative sessions. The database is reviewed and updated monthly. Searchable topics in the database include employment and insurance discrimination, health insurance coverage, privacy, research, the use of residual newborn screening specimens, and other topics of interest. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Newborn Screening Legislation - Page provides overviews of legislation related to genetic disease screening for infants. (Baby's First Test Newborn Screening Clearinghouse)
Resources for State Genetics Planning - (National Newborn Screening & Global Resource Center (NNSGRC))
Genetic Alliance Resource Repository - Electronic collection of documents, links, audio and video files in topic areas such as newborn screening, family health history, genetic testing, reimbursement, research, drug development, community engagement, and organizational development. (Genetic Alliance)
Genetics Education and Training: Report of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society (2011) - The report describes the genetics education and training needs of point-of-care health professionals, the public health workforce, and patients and consumers and provides recommendations to address these needs. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS))
Genomics & Health Impact Scan Database - Database includes published scientific literature on evidence-based translation of genomic discoveries into improved health care and disease prevention that have a potential impact on population health. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
Genomics Publications - Publications from CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) including annual reports, books, and scientific articles. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
Human Genome Editing: Science, Ethics, and Governance (2017) - Report considers important questions about the human application of genome editing including: balancing potential benefits with unintended risks, governing the use of genome editing, incorporating societal values into clinical applications and policy decisions, and respecting the inevitable differences across nations and cultures that will shape how and whether to use these new technologies. (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM))
Implications of Genomics for Public Health - Committee on Genomics and the Public's Health in the 21st Century - This 2005 workshop report summarizes speaker presentations on major scientific and policy issues related to genomics and public health, major supports for and challenges to the translation of genetic research into population health benefits, and approaches for the integration of genomic information into strategies for promoting health and preventing disease. It was funded by a contract from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention. (National Institute of Medicine)
Information for Laboratories about Coronavirus (COVID-19) - COVID-19 resources for laboratories on diagnostic tests, antibody tests, biosafety, reporting data, and guidance for safety practices. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
PHG Foundation Reports - Published reports and academic papers on public health genomics topics. (PHG Foundation)
Precision Public Health for the Era of Precision Medicine - Article outlines how the same technologies used for precision medicine can be harnessed for precision public health. (American Journal of Preventive Medicine)
The 2010 State Public Health Genomics Resource Guide - This is the 2nd edition of the Guide; it looks at innovative approaches and challenges by states to integrate genomics into their public health programs. (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO))
Genomic Competencies for the Public Health Workforce - The purpose of this activity is to present essential public health competencies that incorporate specific aspects of genomics and present the required core knowledge, skills, abilities, and crosscutting functions related to public health programs.
A Method for Introducing A New Competency Genomics - The MINC toolkit is a starting point for healthcare providers who want to promote genomic integration into practice to benefit their patients.
Behavior, environment, and genetic factors all have a role in causing people to be overweight and obese - This collection of educational resources contains information and commentary on discoveries of genetic variants, related disease outcomes, and the complex social, legal, and ethical issues surrounding genetic discoveries related to obesity.
Genetic Alliance Webinars - Genetic Alliance hosts monthly webinars, which discuss genetics and advocacy, public policy, and organizational development.
Medical Resources - Resources and links for health professionals on preconception, premature birth, newborn screening, and genetics.
Public Health Biology - Online course materials for 550.630 Public Health Biology, a class which offers an integrative molecular and biological perspective on public health problems, explores population biology and ecological principles underlying public health, and reviews molecular biology in relation to public health biology.
Six Weeks to Genomic Awareness - An online series of presentations designed to provide public health professionals a foundation for understanding how genomics advances are relevant to public health.
Telling Stories, Understanding Real Life Genetics - A web-based resource for health professionals that uses patient stories within a searchable education framework. Annotated stories are accompanied by video clips, expert commentaries and related activities. All stories and accompanying toolkit are downloadable as PDF files.
Direct To Consumer Genetic Testing: A Cross-Academies Workshop - Presentations and summary from a 2009 public workshop that brought together the scientific, medical, legal, and policy communities along with members of the public to explore the opportunities and challenges posed by direct-to-consumer genetic testing.
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests - This document cautions consumers about the marketing, sale, and use of at-home genetic tests.
Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) - Provides a central location for voluntary submission of genetic test information to advance the public health and research into the genetic basis of health and disease. Users can search by test, condition, gene, genetic mutation, and laboratory.
Newborn Screening Education Best Practice Framework - This framework helps you define the traits of a newborn screening education issue and pair it with a best practice that matches those traits. It also helps you decide if you should design an original approach to address the issue or apply an established strategy.
Center for Genomics & Society - Mission is to conduct transdisciplinary, policy-relevant research and to provide training on the ethical, legal and social implications of large-scale genomic studies and their translation into clinical and public health interventions.
Center for Public Health & Community Genomics - Supports programs and activities related to genomics education in various settings.
Institute for Public Health Genetics - The University of Washington Institute for Public Health Genetics (IPHG) provides broad, interdisciplinary training for future public health professionals, facilitates research in public health genetics, and serves as a resource for continuing professional education.
NCMHD Global Healthshare Initiative - The Center works in the areas of agriculture, nutrition, immunity, and enterprise development.
GeneEd - Resource for students and teachers to learn about genetics. The website allows users to explore topics such as Cell Biology, DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Heredity/Inheritance Patterns, Epigenetics/Inheritance and the Environment, Genetic Conditions, Evolution, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, DNA Forensics, and Top Issues in Genetics. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Genetics Home Reference - Genetics Home Reference is the National Library of Medicine's web site for consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions. (National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH)
Genomics and Health Impact Blog - Blog on the results of genomic research, evaluation, and programs conducted by CDC and other institutions around the world from a public health perspective. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
My Family Health Portrait - Internet-based family health history tool that makes it easy for consumers to assemble and share family health history information within the family and with health care practitioners. Better use of health history information can support more informed and personalized patient care. (Office of the Surgeon General, HHS)
Plain Language Recommendations for Reporting Newborn Screening Results - This one-pager includes guidelines on how to create clear reports to communicate newborn screening results, including language and design recommendations. (Baby's First Test Newborn Screening Clearinghouse)
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms - Learning tool to help explain the terms and concepts used in genetic research. The glossary includes descriptions of genetic terms, images, animation, and links to related terms. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
American Society of Human Genetics Meetings - (American Society of Human Genetics)
Colloquia Series on Personalized Medicine - The colloquia addresses the scientific discoveries, business models, and regulatory changes that are necessary to develop new personalized treatments and their companion diagnostics. (American Association for the Advancement of Science)
Genetic Alliance Events - Events and webinars focusing on topics in health and genetics. (Genetic Alliance)
Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series - A series of lectures aimed at discussing how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Public Health Genomics Upcoming Events - List of selected upcoming genomics-related events. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)