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Diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a new study by researchers from the NIH and Harvard Medical School.
… Precision medicine will largely be built on vast troves of genomic information, but diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic … by researchers from the National Institutes of Health and Partners Healthcare/Harvard Medical School.* … in the May 7 issue of Health Affairs . The gap of non-European populations in genomic databases means that …
Educational Resources
Population genomics is the application of genomic technologies to understand populations of organisms.
… Population genomics is the application of genomic technologies to understand populations of organisms. … large-scale application of genomic technologies to study populations of individuals. For example, population genomics … research can be used to study human ancestry, migrations and health. …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during the 2002-2024 U.S. state … with a description of each topic. The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is reviewed and updated monthly. … Regulatory Terms . For other helpful links and legislative databases, please see Additional Resources . …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during the 2002-2024 U.S. state … The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is reviewed and updated monthly. … Regulatory Terms . For other helpful links and legislative databases, please see Additional Resources . …
Research Funding
The ELSI Publications and Products Database organizes publications for ELSI projects and activities by the last name of the principle investigator.
… Since its creation in 1990, the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has funded hundreds of research projects, conferences, and other activities-through grants and contracts. This has resulted in many peer reviewed … The ELSI Publications and Products Database organizes the publications for all ELSI …
Explainer
Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations. Thoughtful use by researchers and other … changed over time due to shifts in scientific, political and social thinking about race and ethnicity. When the U.S. …
News Release
NIH will fund grants totaling $38 million over five years to develop methods that will improve the way that polygenic risk scores can be used to predict disease in diverse communities.
… New consortium will include six study sites and one coordinating center. … risk scores, which were developed using data from mostly European ancestry populations, are not effective when used in … falling short of effectively predicting disease risk in non-European populations,” said Teri Manolio, M.D., Ph.D., …
Research Funding
The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program Abstracts and Activities Database organizes abstracts for all ELSI-related activities
… The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program funds and manages projects that conduct research and education on ELSI issues. ELSI also supports other … The ELSI Research Program Abstracts and Activities Database organizes the abstracts for all ELSI …
About Genomics
Appropriate use of population descriptors in scientific research is critical for the advancement of genomic science and human health for all.
… Report: Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research In response to a request from the … of expert volunteers to conduct a study to review and assess existing methodologies, benefits, and challenges in using race, ethnicity, ancestry, and other …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Genome Statute and Legislation Database, which recently received a major revamp to help researchers, policy analysts, and the public more easily find state-level legislation related to genomics.
… in retirement. To learn more about her remarkable career and the history of our institute, you can now watch Dr. … the institute, highlights from my life as NHGRI director, and many, many photographs, including my “Wildlife Wednesday” … patients' genetic information, medical health records, and individual circumstances to tailor a more individualized …