# Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS UL1 Supplement - Dr. Timothy Curry)

> **NIH NIH UL1** · MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER · 2020 · $124,999

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
Genomics is the study of a person’s genes and the information that they contain. As genomic testing becomes
available to more people, there is a growing understanding of how it may be useful to improve health and
health care. To do so, it will require medical professionals who understand genomics and how to use it in the
practice. However, many medical professionals, including nurses, have not had the training in genomics to do
so and few resources exist to help educate nurses in genomics, especially education that can be done at the
learners pace. Thus, there is a critical need for online education in genomics for nurses that is widely and
easily available. Therefore, the overall objective of this project is to develop an online genomic education
program specifically for nurses to provide a background in genomics and teach nurses how to use genomics in
their practice. This project will results in an online, module-based certificate program with a business plan to
ensure it is a sustainable program. It will undergo a study of effectiveness to allow for ongoing improvements
and to ensure it contains the most up-to-date information.
Our first aim is to create an electronic, genomic education program that is built in a series of education
modules. The education program will be made available online for a fee and will meet requirements for nurses
to obtain continuing education credits that are needed to maintain their nursing licenses. It will cover basic
topics including fundamental of genomics, how to order, read, and use a genomic test report, and how to
educate and counsel patients about genomic testing. Specific topics will include pharmacogenomics, family
history, carrier screening, newborn screening, and ethical issues around genomic testing. It will provide
education for specific nursing practices from primary care to cancer to critical care to advanced practice
nursing. This education will teach nurses practical information for using genomics in their practice today.
Once the education is complete, the second aim of this project will be to study its effectiveness. We will use a
combination of tests, surveys, and discussions with participants who have completed the education to
determine what worked and what did not. We will also review the education regularly to keep it current and
ensure it is accurate.
Finally, the third aim for the project will be to create a sustainable business plan to ensure that the resources
and finances are available to maintain the education program. This will also create the plans to market the
program so it has the largest reach possible.
With these efforts, we believe we can create an impactful and lasting education program for nurses to help
them use genomics to improve the care and health of their patients.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10154140
- **Project number:** 3UL1TR002377-04S4
- **Recipient organization:** MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER
- **Principal Investigator:** Claudia F. Lucchinetti
- **Activity code:** UL1 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $124,999
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2017-09-18 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10154140

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10154140, Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS UL1 Supplement - Dr. Timothy Curry) (3UL1TR002377-04S4). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-31 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10154140. Licensed CC0.

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