Celebrate DNA Day - April 25, 2007

National DNA Day is a unique day where students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics! It was created to commemorate the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003, and the discovery of DNA's double helix.

Students and teachers nationwide can celebrate DNA Day and learn more about genetics and genomics through the National DNA Day activities available on these pages. NHGRI offers an online chatroom, a library of webcasts featuring genomic researchers, interactive teaching tools and an opportunity through our Ambassador program to invite a real-life genomic researcher to talk to your students.

Browse these pages and take part in the activities available for the upcoming DNA Day or from DNA Day celebrations in the past. All are aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists who will use the human genome sequence to benefit human health.

National DNA Day is sponsored by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), in cooperation with the American Society of Human Genetics, the Genetic Alliance and the National Society of Genetic Counselors

For questions about DNA Day or DNA Day resources, please send an e-mail to: DNAday@mail.nih.gov
National DNA Day Contacts at NHGRI

Sarah Harding, M.P.H
Phone: (301) 594-5957
Fax: (301) 480-3066
E-mail: sharding@mail.nih.gov

Carla L. Easter, Ph.D.
Phone: (301) 594-1364
Fax: (301) 480-3066
E-mail: easterc@mail.nih.gov