CDC Genomics & Precision Health

CDC has made some changes on X. This handle is now inactive. Please follow @CDC_NCBDDD for information on genomics and precision public health.

Reminder: This handle will be inactive after today. Please follow @CDC_NCBDDD for more genomics updates in the months ahead.

Thank you for following and engaging with @CDC_Genomics over the years. Going forward, please follow @CDC_NCBDDD for research and programmatic updates, upcoming webinars, and more on genomics. This handle will no longer be active as of Oct. 27, 2023.

Health economists: Join our experts on October 26 for a lively discussion on the cost-effectiveness of public health genomics. Register now: bit.ly/3ENoMxm. @UW_Pharmacy

If #BreastCancer or other cancers run in your family, it could mean a BRCA gene change does too. Genetic counseling can help you better understand your risk. Share your family cancer history with your doctor and ask if it’s right for you. #HBOCWeek bit.ly/BYB_GeneticCou…

New info! Have #SickleCellDisease (#SCD) and thinking about getting pregnant? Here is the latest on what women with SCD should know before, during, and after pregnancy: bit.ly/3l1Gh2C

#AMDScienceWeekend! Visit @CDC_Genomics Public Health Genomics and Precision Health Knowledge Base for links to the latest published information on #genomics, #microbiology, #bioinformatics, and of course, #AMD. #PHGKB: bit.ly/3AfnV5R

#AMDScienceWeekend! Visit @CDC_Genomics Public Health Genomics and Precision Health Knowledge Base for links to the latest published information on #genomics, #microbiology, #bioinformatics, and of course, #AMD. #PHGKB: bit.ly/3AfnV5R

#BreastCancer can run in families. It's not easy to be the first to ask about your family history of cancer, but it can help you understand and make a plan to manage your risk. bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHist…

Also, learn how whole-genome sequencing (#WGS) technology is used to decode the genetic information of infectious disease pathogens through wastewater analysis. cdc.gov/amd/whats-new/…

Wastewater monitoring for influenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could help local public health departments and clinicians prepare for, and respond to, seasonal respiratory outbreaks: bit.ly/mm7237a2

There’s lots of confusing information online about MTHFR and #FolicAcid. Here’s what you need to know: Even if you have a common MTHFR gene variant, your body can process folic acid and you can benefit from it. Choose folic acid! #PowerToPrevent bit.ly/3vBgDY3

Did you or a family member have high cholesterol at age 50 or younger? If so, this may be genetic, a condition called #FamilialHypercholesterolemia. Take time to learn more for your and your family’s health. #CholesterolAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/44t3SxT

Clinical and public health professionals: Exciting recent developments in #Pharmacogenomics! How can these advancements and challenges impact your practice, research, and programs? Register for this free webinar on September 14 to learn more: bit.ly/44CBsBo

Be sure to follow #AMDDays2023 for more about this week’s activities from @CDC_AMD and @APHL. Learn more about AMD Days: aphl.org/programs/infec…

Are you at increased risk for breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer? Understanding your risk for these cancers is made easier by collecting your #FamilyHealthHistory. CDC’s new mobile health app can help. Check out My Family Health Portrait: Cancer: bit.ly/453pEsS

Did you know there are several types of #MuscularDystrophy, and each is different from the others? September is Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month, and CDC is talking about muscular dystrophy. Join the conversation! bit.ly/2H7x7PA

#AMDScienceWeekend! Visit @CDC_Genomics Public Health Genomics and Precision Health Knowledge Base for links to the latest published information on #genomics, #microbiology, #bioinformatics, and of course, #AMD. #PHGKB: bit.ly/3AfnV5R

New to the public health workforce? Get an introduction to #Genomics, big data, & precision health at a 2-day training event sponsored by CDC & Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. It will be held in Atlanta or online, Sept. 7–8, 2023.cdc.gov/genomics/updat… @CDC_NCBDDD