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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 …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
… Identifiable populations, which include specific racial or ethnic groups, … are disseminated. It is also possible that members of populations that may be vulnerable to such risks nevertheless … should work directly with members of identifiable populations before research commences and throughout the …
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 …
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*, …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's leadership team has prioritized initiatives to stimulate and achieve highly impactful progress in genomics that will benefit the efforts of others.
… Human Genome Project, History Of Genomics, Minority And Special Populations …
Staff
Dr. Bettie Graham was the division director for NHGRI's Division of Extramural Operations.
… in the genomics workforce. Dr. Graham received the PHS Special Recognition Award in 1993 and the National Institutes … Bettie Graham, NHGRI Extramural Research Program, special populations, grant applications, training …
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.
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 …