Genetics and Genomics for Patients and the Public

Genetic Disorders, Genomics and Healthcare

Follow the links here to find out about genetic disorders, genetic testing, genetic counseling and evaluation and how to locate a genetics professional. There's also information on how genetics professionals help patients interpret and understand genetic information.

Video and Lecture Series

  • The 2012-2013 Genomics in Medicine Lecture Series
    The Genomics in Medicine Lecture Series is sponsored by NHGRI, in collaboration with Suburban Hospital and Johns Hopkins. Lectures cover everything from ADHD, to Parkinson's and neuromuscular disease. The lectures are all recorded and can be found on GenomeTV, NHGRI's YouTube channel, at www.youtube.com/user/GenomeTV, along with many other informative lectures, meetings and symposia.

  • The 2011-2012 Genomics in Medicine Lecture Series
    The inaugural Genomics in Medicine Lecture Series, sponsored by NHGRI, in collaboration with Suburban Hospital and Johns Hopkins. Lectures, covered everything from breast cancer diagnosis and treatment to therapeutics for genetic conditions to the genomics of cardiovascular disease. The lectures are all recorded and can be found on GenomeTV, NHGRI's YouTube channel, at www.youtube.com/user/GenomeTV, along with many other informative lectures, meetings and symposia.

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Last Updated: November 27, 2012