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Dr. Andy Baxevanis has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
… leading the Computational Genomics Unit at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). … and Biology in 2000, election to the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars in 2014, conferral of the NIH's Ruth …
Clinical Research
GENE-FORECAST® is developing a community cohort and resource for defining the significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans.
… Environmental Factors and the Social Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease in Africans Americans Study … science resource for defining the biological significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans. … of approximately 1800 self-identified, U.S.- born, African-American (AA) men and women (ages 21-65) to be recruited over …
Event
The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… July 2024 DNA Science and Human Genetics Lawrence Brody, Ph.D. National Human Genome Research Institute Slides Biography … July 2024 History of Genomics and the Human Genome Project Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. National Human … Colloquium is part of a training partnership between the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… As is likely the case for many of your organizations, NHGRI and NIH are starting to bring some of our staff back to the physical workplace. This will … research and training environment, combating all forms of harassment is a priority for NIH. I would like to call to …
News Release
In an article published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers have found that words scientists use to describe populations have changed from 1949 to 2018.
… Survey reveals that use of the term “race” has declined, while “ancestry” and … Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, was published today in the American Journal of Human Genetics . For the field of … study and director of the NHGRI Division of Genomics and Society. “The goal is to acknowledge our troubled history …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of genomics careers.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million … NHGRI has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 …
For Patients and Families
A list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases under investigation by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Many human diseases have a genetic component. Some of these … by researchers at or associated with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). … This list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases is provided for … (multifactorial inheritance disorder), by a combination of gene mutations and environmental factors, or by damage to …
Summit
This Summit is a 5-year initiative (2016-2020) designed to help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics.
… The International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics is a 5-year initiative (2016-2020) … systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics. Increasing their access to these … The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the premier biomedical-research …
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 … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) of the National … senior director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, American Society of Human Genetics Marc S. Williams, …
News Release
NHGRI researchers will present four platform talks and 55 posters to highlight the institute's diverse portfolio at the 65th annual meeting of ASHG.
… institute's diverse portfolio at the 65th annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG). … Dozens of NHGRI Staff in Attendance More than 6,500 scientific … is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide. ASHG 2015 President …