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About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… the most significant historical artifacts from the Human Genome Project and other major genomics efforts. To receive … scientific directors that led our Intramural Research Program (IRP): Jefferey Trent, Eric Green, Dan Kastner and … of historically significant materials from the Human Genome Project, one of the most important undertakings in …
Educational Resources
Shotgun sequencing is a laboratory technique for determining the DNA sequence of an organism's genome.
… Shotgun Sequencing … Shotgun sequencing is a laboratory technique for determining the DNA sequence of an organism's genome. … Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), DNA Sequencing, Genome, Human Genome Project … for determining the DNA sequence of an organism’s genome. The method involves randomly breaking up the genome …
Professional Development Programs
Provides exposure to the broader genomics community and experts in the field, with the opportunity to work on a genetics/genomics-related education projects under the mentorship of an ISCC-PEG member.
… College of Medicine, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program, Columbus, OH Richard L. Haspel, M.D., Ph.D. Beth … Ed.D., M.S., CGC Director Cancer Genomics Education Program, Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics, City of Hope … Education and Community Involvement Branch/National Human Genome Research Institute/NIH Global Genetics and Genomics …
Fact Sheets
Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… For many years, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has tracked the costs associated with DNA sequencing performed at the sequencing centers funded by the … the DNA sequencing capacity of the NHGRI Genome Sequencing Program. Here, NHGRI provides an analysis of these data, …
Research Funding
The $1,000 Genome Program was a coordinated effort to support the development of technologies to dramatically reduce the cost of DNA sequencing, a move aimed at broadening the applications of genomic information in medical research and health care.
… of technologies to dramatically reduce the cost of DNA sequencing, a move aimed at broadening the applications of … research and health care. Some of the successes of this program, which culminated in 2014, are described in Nature : “Technology: The $1,000 Genome.” The history and achievements of the $1,000 Genome …
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.
… announce the completion of a draft sequence of the human genome. The ceremony took place in the East Room of the White … gathered to celebrate a major milestone for the Human Genome Project. This historic landmark for biomedical … had also accomplished a series of other goals, including sequencing the genomes of a set of model organisms. In fact, …
News Release
The Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies.
… More than many other diagnostic technologies, genome sequencing carries the possibility of incidental or … what information they should disclose, and to whom, when genome sequencing uncovers signs of possible genetic risk for … into clinical medicine, is funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Cancer …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a M.S in Genetic Counseling from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
… The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program prepares students for a Master of Science degree … Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)-accredited program provides academic preparation beyond that available … and completion of an original research thesis. The program qualifies graduates to attain certification from the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… of #AskDrGenome . Meanwhile, the NHGRI History of Genomics Program continues to showcase oral history interviews with … up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. Check out the latest oral … 91st meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on September 14-15. As usual, …
Research Funding
The Genomic Variation Program supports large-scale studies of human genetic variation.
… false detection rate of 5 percent. About 96 percent of the genome can be studied with high confidence. More than 80 million variant sites in the genome have been found so far, including single nucleotide … variants at nearby sites are on the same chromosome. The program also seeks to relate there genetic variants to …