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Event
On October 10, 2024, NHGRI hosted a pre-application webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs. The purpose of these NOFOs is to implement and evaluate a pilot program of population genomic screening for common, actionable genomic conditions in a primary care setting.
Event
On November 8-9, 2023, NHGRI sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD.
… as appropriate Variants and conditions to be screened for Populations to screen, including appropriate ages and other …
News Release
Researchers identified regions of the genome associated with skin color variation in some African populations, furthering skin disease and cancer research.
… are associated with skin color variation in some African populations, opening new avenues for research on skin diseases and cancer in all populations. … years have focused on analyzing differences among European populations. This study of ethnically diverse populations in …
Educational Resources
A gene pool is the total genetic diversity found within a population or a species.
… Inbreeding contributes to a smaller gene pool, making populations or species less able to adapt and survive when …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research, … of patients who come from racial or ethnic minority populations, underserved populations, or populations who experience poorer medical … research. Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics A roundtable discussion held …
Diversity Center
The Pacific Center for Genome Research (PCGR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) aims to grow and support Genomic Research workforce at UHM, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), which has a mission to serve historically underrepresented population in biomedical research, namely, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
… population in biomedical research, namely, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. … programs. Cultivate community engagement with the diverse populations of Hawai‘i and integrate genomics research with … of and partnering with stakeholders in our local Native Hawaiian (NH) communities. Build the foundation needed …
Research Funding
Polygenic RIsk MEthods in Diverse populations (PRIMED) Consortium will work together to develop and implement approaches to integrating extant genotype and phenotype data for the purpose of conducting and disseminating Consortium-wide PRS analyses.
… Tayo Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Methods and Analysis for Populations of Diverse Ancestry — Study Sites University of … and Transferability of Polygenic Scores Across Diverse Populations: A Focus on South Asians Mayo Clinic, Rochester, … Kullo*, Daniel Schaid Polygenic Risk of Disease in Populations of Diverse Ancestry UNC-Chapel Hill Yun Li*, …
Educational Resources
The founder effect is the reduction in genetic variation that results when a small subset of a large population is used to establish a new colony.
News Release
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) question advertisements by direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry kits that claim to know what it really means to be American Indian.
… When Sara Hull, PhD. and Hina Walajahi traveled to Alaska in July of 2018 to give a talk on ethics and genetic … certain ancestry. So, a test that claims an individual has Native American ancestry, could be wrong. Hull soon … to get a sense of the value of DNA test kits on defining a Native person. Ancestry kits can’t determine Native American …
FAQ
On October 10, 2024, NHGRI hosted a pre-application webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs: RFA-HG-24-021, RFA-HG-24-022, and RFA-HG-24-023. These FAQs contain questions answered during that webinar.
… The NOFO requires the inclusion of “ Health disparities populations ” which refers to racial and ethnic minority … care and should consider the impact of their patient populations (typically younger women) on the overall … by the Review Branch at NHGRI. “Health disparities populations” - how should we define "people with …