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The Genomic Healthcare Branch (GHB) of the Office of Policy, Communication, and Education (OPCE) at the National Human Genome Research Institute was created to promote the effective integration of genomic discoveries into healthcare. The GHB works closely with other parts of the NHGRI, especially with other OPCE branches, to accomplish its work.
GHB activities are diverse but may be grouped into four broad areas:
- Developing priorities for translational genomic research at the NHGRI and beyond.
- Promoting the development and evaluation of tools that enable healthcare providers to take more effective advantage of advances in genomics.
- Promoting genetics literacy among the full spectrum of healthcare providers and their patients.
- Serving as a liaison between the healthcare community and the NHGRI, and encouraging dialogue with healthcare providers and organizations with an interest in the role of emerging genomic technologies in reshaping healthcare.
Recent Research and Publications
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The Genome Gets Personal - Almost [jama.ama-assn.org]
W. Gregory Feero, Ph.D.; Alan E. Guttmacher, M.D.; Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., JAMA, 299(11):1351-1352. 2008. - Randomized comparison of phone versus in-person
BRCA1/2 predisposition genetic test result
disclosure counseling
Jenkins, et al. Genetics in Medicine, 9(8):487-95. 2007.
Acting Chief
Laura Lyman Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Phone: 301-496-0844
E-mail: rodrigla@mail.nih.gov
Staff
Jean Jenkins, R.N., Ph.D.
Senior Clinical Advisor to the Director
Phone: 301-496-4601
E-mail: jean.jenkins@nih.gov
Address
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive
Building 31, Room 4B09
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: 301-496-0844
Fax: 301-402-4831
Last Updated: August 13, 2012
