Genetic Alliance webinarsSeries: Hot Topics in Genetics and Advocacy Date: February 25, 2009During the session, representatives from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will present the Institute’s recently released long-range planning white papers, which include the topics of diagnostics, preventive medicine, and pharmacogenomics; therapeutics; education and community engagement; and genome sequencing. The papers were developed to invite dialogue and exchange on these topic areas to help determine future initiatives of the Institute. Webinar participants will receive guidance on submitting comments on the white papers, as well as learn of future opportunities to engage in NHGRI’s long-range planning process. Public comment on the papers is due Friday, February 27, 2009.