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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.
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.
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.
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 -
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)
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)
Enhancing Disease Detection in Newborns: Building Capacity in Public Health Laboratories - This NOFO is intended to increase the capacity and capability of newborn screening laboratories to test for newborn screening conditions as recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children. This NOFO is also intended to improve newborn screening test performance and test interpretation of dried blood spot newborn screening. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS)
Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomics Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21) - Funding for Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) applications that propose to study the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome research. These applications should propose single or mixed methods studies that break new ground, extend previous discoveries in new directions or develop preliminary data in preparation for larger studies. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)
Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomics Research Project Grant Program (R01) - Funding for Research Project Grant (R01) applications that propose to study the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome research. Applications may propose studies using either single or mixed methods. Proposed approaches may include but are not limited to data-generating qualitative and quantitative approaches, legal, economic and normative analyses, and other types of analytical and conceptual research methodologies, such as those involving the direct engagement of stakeholders. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)
Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomics Small Research Grant Program (R03) - Funding for applications to study the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome research. These applications should be for small, self-contained research projects, such as those that involve single investigators. (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)
Genomic Predictors of Pregnancy Loss (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support studies which utilize emerging genomic technologies to identify variants which predict risk for pregnancy loss in subsequent pregnancies beyond standard karyotype approaches. (National Institutes of Health (NIH), HHS)
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)
Sickle Cell Data Collection Program - Through this NOFO, CDC plans to fund up to five recipients for a three-year period of performance to participate in the implementation of a state-wide SCD surveillance system. NOFO activities will include 1) surveillance team engagement, data collection, and annual reporting of aggregate level data (Core Component) and 2) analysis of SCD surveillance data and dissemination of results (Supplemental Component). (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)
Support for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Prevention, Identification, and Intervention - The purpose of this program is to improve the ability of PCPs, especially those in rural and medically underserved areas, to screen, assess, manage, and refer to specialty care, obstetric patients struggling with alcohol use during pregnancy and pediatric patients and their families affected by FASD, respectively. (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)
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))
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)