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Office of Genomic Data Science

NHGRI’s Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) provides leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science.

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Overview

The Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) was established in 2021 to:

  • Develop, promote, support and coordinate genomic data science activities across all parts of NHGRI.
  • Serve as the coordinating hub for NHGRI involvement in trans-NIH genomic data science efforts and in national and international genomic data science activities.
  • Provide guidance for NHGRI’s implementation of NIH data sharing policies, and promote the proper governance, stewardship and sustainability of the shared data.

Genomic Data Science

Genomic data science is a rapidly increasing field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information within DNA sequences. This information can help researchers understand genome function and implementing genomic medicine. NHGRI’s research portfolio includes many projects and programs that focus on genomic data science. These efforts range from developing computational tools and methods for analyzing genomic data, to establishing and maintaining genomic data resources accessible to scientists and clinicians worldwide, to developing tools that facilitate clinical decision-making for genomic medicine. The OGDS works to support and expand NHGRI’s genomic data science activities in alignment with the NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision and the NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science.

Committees and Working Groups

The NHGRI Genomic Data Science Working Group is a subcommittee of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR). The working group was created in 2017 to facilitate a deeper engagement of the NACHGR in the numerous and increasingly complex issues at the interface between genomics and data science.

The NHGRI Data Sharing Governance Committee is responsible for the activities necessary for the Institute to implement and maintain NIH and NHGRI data sharing policies. 

Funding Opportunities

Visit the Computational Genomics and Data Science Program Page for a current list of Funding Opportunities.

Additional Resources

Reports 

Fact Sheets 

Concept Presentations

 

Recent Social Media Activity

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Past Social Media Activity

X (Twitter): The NIH Cloud Platform Interoperability Effort (NCPI) has been selected as a GA4GH Driver Project! 
September 29, 2023

LinkedIn: NHGRI is seeking applications from educators at colleges with students from diverse backgrounds to help implement computational genomics and data science materials at their schools!
October 2023

LinkedIn: Announcing the 2023 recipients of NHGRI's Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing the Genomics Workforce. Congratulations to Drs. Shilpa Garg, Nicola Mulder, and Shurjo Sen. 

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Contacts

Leadership

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Valentina Di Francesco, M.S.
  • OGDS Director and Chief Data Science Strategist
  • NHGRI Office of the Director

Office Staff

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Chris Wellington, B.S.
  • Program Director, Computational Genomics and Data Science
  • Office of Genomic Data Science
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Shurjo K. Sen, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Office of Genomic Data Science
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Sandhya Xirasagar, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Office of Genomic Data Science
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Jean Gao, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Office of Genomic Data Science
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Elena M. Ghanaim, M.A.
  • Policy Advisor for Data Science and Sharing
  • Office of Genomic Data Science

Program Analysts

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Nicolas Keller, B.S.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Office of Genomic Data Science
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Madji Lodoumgoto, B.S.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Office of Genomic Data Science
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Mike Lopez III, B.S.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Office of Genomic Data Science
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Alessandra L. Serrano Marroquin, B.A.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Division of Genome Sciences

Scholars

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Arthur Ko, Ph.D.
  • Data and Technology Advancement (DATA) National Service Scholar
  • Office of Genomic Data Science

Last updated: March 18, 2025