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The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … This issue of  The Genomics Landscape  comes at an especially difficult time, … a priority. As I have mentioned in previous issues of The Genomics Landscape , several government websites are … of the future that reflects thediversity of the human population. This will require greatly increasing the number …
News Release
An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… approach is not always best when it comes to population genomics." The research team identified novel evidence of how … databases, and have proposed African-specific population studies that will take advantage of the rich …
Diversity Center
The Pacific Center for Genome Research (PCGR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) aims to grow and support Genomic Research workforce at UHM, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), which has a mission to serve historically underrepresented population in biomedical research, namely, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
… which has a mission to serve historically underrepresented population in biomedical research, namely, Native Hawaiians … and other Pacific Islanders.  … Foster excellence in genomics research and grow and support the genomics workforce … study to help understand the health disparities of NH population in lung cancer risk. This project has the …
News Release
NIH-funded research highlights need for diversity in study populations, creates a comprehensive genomic toolkit for scientists
… each group strengthens the argument that findings from one population cannot always be generalized to others. A variant … Such an effort is vital because a vast majority of human genomics research use data based mostly on populations of … burden carried by such groups. The study is part of the Population Architecture using Genomics and Epidemiology …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… Milestones In Medicine, Clinical Implementation Of Genomics, Pharmacogenomics, Oncology Sequencing, … Group has compiled a list of interesting advances. … Genomics and Medicine …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have discovered that Mediterranean populations may be more susceptible to an autoinflammatory disease because of evolutionary pressure to survive the bubonic plague.
… and Skin Diseases and the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.   Your browser does not support … the mutant pyrin in FMF might be helping the Mediterranean population in some way," said Jae Jin Chae, Ph.D., senior … selection for FMF mutations in the Mediterranean population. The team turned to Yersinia pestis , the infamous …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… past few months, NHGRI staff will continue pursuing our genomics-driven mission, whether working remotely from home … findings of sexual harassment. Last month’s issue of The Genomics Landscape featured NHGRI efforts to develop a plan … that maximize “patient benefit, minimize harm, improve population health, and decrease health care costs.” …   The …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… then a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of genomics pioneer Maynard Olson at Washington University … with the Human Genome Project successfully completed and genomics maturing into a well-respected discipline. I am so … for a serious postdoctoral research fellow and that genomics was not a field with a bright future! But while it …
News Release
Researchers show critical association between diabetes and previously unlinked ZRANB3 gene.
… the paper and senior investigator with the NHGRI Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch. “Thus, studying the … may influence the impact of a gene on disease in a given population.   “The findings of this study further demonstrate … novel discoveries that will not only help the specific population but also people all around the globe,” said Dr. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics. …   Chris Gunter, Ph.D. has  joined  NHGRI as a Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement. In this capacity, she will advise the …