Talking Glossary of Genomics Terminology: A Genomics Education Module for American Indian Communities

Authors

Jill Peters, Translational Genomics Research Institute
Pauline Davies, Arizona State University
Naomi Lane, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.Follow
Kathryn Coe, University of ArizonaFollow

Keywords

American Indians; Cancer; Genetics; Genomics; Indians of North America; Medical care; Personalized medicine; Terms and phrases

Disciplines

Community-Based Research | Demography, Population, and Ecology | Educational Sociology | Medicine and Health | Public Health | Public Health Education and Promotion | Race and Ethnicity

Abstract

This paper describes the development of an audio visual genomics glossary that was designed as an education tool for American Indian communities. This “Talking Glossary of Genomics Terminology” is a multimedia DVD that was modeled on the “Talking Glossary of Genetics,” which was developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The NHGRI Glossary was modified and expanded with content designed to increase awareness among American Indians about cancer, genomics, and personalized medicine. Partners on the project include the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc., Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Arizona Cancer Center at the University of Arizona, the Translational Genomics Research Institute, as well as Arizona State University and University of Arizona graduate students.

Recommended Citation

Peters, Jill; Davies, Pauline; Lane, Naomi; and Coe, Kathryn (2009) "Talking Glossary of Genomics Terminology: A Genomics Education Module for American Indian Communities," Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice: Vol. 3: Iss. 2, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol3/iss2/3