Apr
12
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Join us for a virtual conversation with Whitney Stewart and Hans C. Andersson, MD, authors of Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery (Genomics). They will be joined by genetic counselor Anya Revah Politi, MS, CGC, and event host Edgar Gil Rico from the National Association for Hispanic Health (NAHH). This event is offered in partnership with NAHH and… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Consumer Health, Health Literacy, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Apr
07
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You are invited to attend the NNLM Day at MLA on April 28, 2022 whether you plan to attend the annual Medical Library Association (MLA) conference or not. This event includes a national NNLM update. Each of the 7 Regional Medical Libraries (RML) will present their own updates simultaneously. In addition, some of the NNLM… Read More »
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Mar
28
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April showers bring May flowers and also National DNA Day, which celebrates two important scientific achievements: the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. According to the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the Human Genome Project was “the international, collaborative research program whose goal… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Mar
16
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The Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 (NNLM Region 5) is excited to announce a new student award to support graduate students’ interest in the field of medical librarianship and health information. MLA Graduate Student Virtual Conference Registration Award: Up to 10 graduate students will receive a free registration code for the… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Education, Funding, News from NNLM Region 5
Mar
11
0 comments Tags: data ethics, ncds, NN/LM
The NNLM National Center for Data Services (NCDS) will be teaching a 4-part mini-course on the Ethical Considerations of Data. This 4-part course provides an intellectual grounding for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical issues, including but not limited to ethical problems in data visualization, data sharing, and data collection. * Due to limited… Read More »
Posted in: Bio-Medical Professionals, Data Science, Education, K-12, Library staff, Training & Education