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On October 13, 2022, NHGRI holds The Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) Planning Meeting – The Future of HGRP at the Bethesda Marriott Hotel.
… Bob Waterston (v). … On October 13, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute holds the The Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) Planning Meeting – The …
Events
Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project.
… been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. While many recognize that sharing genomic … Global Challenges and Innovative Solutions for Sharing Human Genomic Data … Data sharing has been a central tenet of …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… Your genome contains many important clues about you—from your … field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of … and timely information about genomics research and the human genome. Our resources and partnerships help spark …
Media Advisory
On December 7, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a webinar to discuss the key findings from a recently released Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report.
… This past month, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) released the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce Survey Report, which … building a diverse genomics workforce. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), which funded the report, …
Policy Issues
NHGRI has created the IDE Greenhouse as an educational resource to help increase understanding of the regulation in the genomics context.
… (FDA) Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) regulation ( 21 CFR Part 812 ) oversees clinical research … technologies continue to enter the clinical realm, IDE regulation has become increasingly relevant. Sometimes, the applicability of IDE regulation to genomic tests can be difficult to interpret …
Educational Resources
The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell.
… Genome … The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell. … Genome, Genomics, DNA Sequence, Human Genome Project, Genes … The genome is the entire set of …
Educational Resources
Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.
… Genomics … Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene. … Genomics, Genes, Gene Expression, Human Genome Project … Genomics is a field of biology focused on …
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Implications (ELSI) Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute, launched in 1990 with the … that once we started generating massive amounts of human genomic data, there'd be lots of societal factors to …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision. … Did you … know that in the 15 years since we finished reading  the human genome sequence for the first time, we have developed powerful new technologies for editing  a human (or any) genomes? We may not yet have jet packs or …
Fact Sheet
Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… peoples’ DNA.  There are multiple types of variants in human genomes, ranging from small differences to large …  A very small subset of genomic variants contributes to human health and disease.  Researchers create reference human genome sequences to help detect genomic variants in each …