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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
We are learning how our genomes serve as blueprints for life.
… Genome Project, they didn't even know how many genes were in the human genome. It then came as a big surprise to learn … revealing the presence of high- versus low-traffic area. In a genome, a high-traffic area might be a place where many … Resources for Healthcare Providers: NHGRI - Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2) Website: Vetted Repository …
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics …
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Reflecting on his NIH career, Dr. Smith recounts his journey from researcher to program director in a conversation with NHGRI science writer Sonja Soo, Ph.D. He looks ahead to a retirement filled with traveling, spending time with friends and family, playing pickleball and brewing ale.
… genetics?   Smith: I knew early on that I was interested in the sciences. My dad was an ecologist, so growing up, I … work with him before I knew it was field work. I worked in his laboratory and published my first paper on population … to direct some core laboratories in genetics and genomics. We utilized, acquired and implemented some of the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 6, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about NHGRI's completion of the third phase of the ENCODE Project and how it reveals the most extensive catalog to date of candidate functional elements that may regulate the genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… about the importance of science and its critical role in society, and NHGRI remains more committed than ever to facilitating the use of genomics for addressing all threats to human health – … 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. To amplify that drumbeat, the NHGRI History …
About Genomics
The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking to sequence and map all the genes of our species.
… Project (HGP) is one of the greatest scientific feats in history. The project was a voyage of biological discovery … (known as a genome) of a select set of organisms. Launched in October 1990 and completed in April 2003, the Human Genome … to sequence and map all the genes of our species. … About Genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes the inaugural class of the ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program.
… I received an informative update about all-things human genomics going on Down Under. The week included visiting … years ago, and it is truly amazing how much has happened in genomics since then, including some impressive advances in … experiences that will help them in their scientific careers. This year, over 1,000 college students or recent …
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Dr. Pavan looks back on his career at NHGRI, highlights pivotal moments and shares his future plans in artistic woodworking and community mediation.
… not necessarily determined to go into science. I grew up in a working class family with a construction business. I … to set so many people up to be successful in their own careers. … Soo: Were there any pivotal moments in your … … Soo: What do you hope to see in the future of genomics?   Pavan: For me, I would like us to focus on not …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium's publishing of a collection of papers that reported the first truly complete sequence of the human genome.
… and conducting the planned 2022 research activities.  In a bit of additional internal reorganization, NHGRI’s … are critical to maintaining the trust of the public in genomics research. Did you know that the top contributors of … from this effort and what it means to them for their careers. In the same vein, our Twitter account shares quotes …
News Release
The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … Rapid advances in genomic research have led to a wealth of potential … established. … A Pathway to Science Policy and Education Careers One way to ensure that genomic discoveries in the lab … to provide a pathway for scientists who want to pursue careers in science policy or education. Their training …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… the opening talk at the fourth annual International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics at NIH last month. The month-long summit is designed … their expertise, infrastructure, systems, and technologies in genetics and genomics. The summit, which aims to help the …