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African scientists and collaborators gathered in Pointe aux Piments in Mauritius for the 9th Human Health and Heredity in Africa Consortium Meeting.
… In October, African scientists and collaborators gathered in Pointe aux Piments in Mauritius for the 9th Human Health and Heredity in Africa ( H3Africa ) Consortium Meeting. … gathered in Pointe aux Piments in Mauritius for the 9th Human Health and Heredity in Africa ( H3Africa ) Consortium …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the important genomics legacy of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as it comes to an end.
… of the discovery of the double-helical structure of DNA and the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project . After traveling to 12 states and … last time! Finally, did you know that November is Family Health History Month ? Knowing and acting on your family …
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NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health is participating in the H3Africa Consortium's effort to develop an African-specific genotyping array.
… Researchers have made a good start in identifying and understanding genetic mutations that have … can increase the risk of other diseases in Africans and people of African descent. Mutations in the gene APOL1 , … and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH. People …
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Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… investigators. The three-year grants are part of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program, funded by the … in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH. "We … 27 institutes and centers at the National Institutes of Health. The NHGRI Extramural Research Program supports grants …
Staff
Dr. Jennifer Troyer is the director of NHGRI's Division of Extramural Operations.
… the institute’s extramural research grants, operations and policies. NHGRI's ERP reviews and manages external … support the institute’s mission to use genomics to advance human health. Dr. Troyer joined the NHGRI Extramural Research … of disease-based selection, demographic history and population structure in European Y-chromosome haplogroup …
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NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations. But this can only be done by including … populations contain the oldest and most diverse set of human genes. However, most studies of the human genome have …
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Quartz Africa has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., for its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent."
… Quartz Africa has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., for its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent." … features a select list of Innovators , "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent." The individuals …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a … within the Division of Intramural Research at the National Human Genome Research Institute, located in Bethesda, MD, …
Health
The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers, and thought leaders to share learning, understand barriers in depth, and discuss issues and potential solutions related to the collection of family health history information.
… The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers and thought leaders to share learning, understand barriers in depth, and discuss issues and potential solutions related … Jacoby Morris, Ph.D. Education Specialist National Human Genome Research Institute National Institutes of Health …
Health
Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your healthcare providers identify patterns of inheritance and risk factors.
… Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your healthcare providers identify patterns of inheritance and risk factors. … Modernizing family health history: achievable strategies to reduce … Researchers build a statistical model using family health history to improve disease risk assessment May 1, 2019 …