Links to Other Educational Materials and Resources
Links to more resources and other organizations are grouped below by topic areas.
- Background Information on Genetics and Genomics
- Introduction to Genetics and Genomic Analysis
- Federal Agencies and Projects Related to Genetics and Genomics
- National Organizations Related to Genetics and Genomics
- Universities and Programs of Study on Public Health Genetics
- Databases and Scientific Resources
- How to Start/Organize a Genetic Program
- Genetic Testing
- Family History
- Pharmacogenetics
- Ethical, Legal and Social Issues
Background Information on Genetics and Genomics
Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Genetics Education Center, University of Kansas Medical Center
Genetics Science Learning Center, University of Utah
Human Genome Project Information
National Human Genome Research Institute Educational Resources
Introduction to Genetics and Genomic Analysis
Department of Energy, Genetics Primer
Department of Energy, Dictionary of Genetic Terms
National Center for Biotechnology Information, Molecular Genetics Primer
National Center for Biotechnology Information, Bioinformatics Primer
National Center for Biotechnology Information, Genome Mapping
National Center for Biotechnology Information, SNPs Primer
Federal Agencies and Projects Related to Genetics and Genomics
Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Human Genome Epidemiology Network (HuGENet)
Human Genome Project, Department of Energy
National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health
National Newborn Screening and Genetic Resource Center
Pacific Northwest Regional Genetics Group
National Organizations Related to Genetics and Genomics
American College of Medical Genetics
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
Council for Responsible Genetics
Genetic Technologies Project, National Conference of State Legislatures
Genetics and Public Policy Center
National Association of Chronic Disease
National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics
National Coalition of State Genetics Coordinators
Universities and Programs of Study on Public Health Genetics
Institute for Public Health Genetics, University of Washington School of Public Health
Programs for Genomic Applications, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Databases and Scientific Resources
National Center for Genome Resources
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
How to Start/Organize a Genetic Program
Harnessing Genetics to Prevent Disease and Improve Health: The Partnership for Prevention (PDF)
Harnessing Genetics To Prevent Disease & Improve Health: A State Policy Guide
Genetic Testing
Association of Public Health Laboratories
Evaluation of Genomic Applications to Practice and Prevention (EGAPP): CDC
National Society of Genetic Counselors
Understanding Gene Testing: Department of Health and Human Services
Family History
(Also see our Family History Links and Resources page)
American Medical Association: Family Medical History in Disease Prevention
Genetic Alliance: A Guide to Family Health History (PDF)
US Surgeon General's Family Health History Initiative
Pharmacogenetics
Pharmacogenomics: American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Pharmacogenomics: American Medical Association
Ethical, Legal and Social Issues
The Belmont Report: Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Centre for Evidence-based Medicine
Collaboration, Education, and Test Translation Program for Rare Genetic Diseases (CETT)
The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's ELSI Project
Genetics, Genomics and the Patenting of DNA: World Health Organization (PDF)
