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On November 8-9, 2023, NHGRI sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD. The following questions were answered during the meeting.
… large difference in how said PRS would perform. Thank you for your comment. … that occurs, however, if it ever does, there are cases for which targeting screening to certain groups may maximize … If we increase screening and even control BP better for those with genetic risk factors for CKD, how do we …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 1, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., focuses on the NHGRI History of Genomics Program's preservation of historical assets related to the field of genomics as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
… until it officially closes, which is currently scheduled for the end of November. Meanwhile, the 97th meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on September 19-20. … The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) is a standards-setting …
Event
On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted a panel discussion exploring a constant tension at multiple levels in genomics research and medicine, from patient-provider interactions to research engagement with marginalized communities.
… participants without assuming they know what is best for those individuals. On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted … On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted … On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted …
Media Advisory
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program investigators will present genomic research findings on implications for health and care of newborns during a public webinar session from 1:30 - 5:15 p.m Eastern.
… Researchers will review findings on implications for health and care of newborns at the final public session … with the possible use of genomic sequence information for the care of newborns. … newborns. See the agenda . When:  June 24, 2019 1:30 - 5:15 p.m. Eastern Where: First floor conference room, 6700B …
Event
On August 15-16, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sponsored a meeting Perspectives in Comparative Genomics and Evolution at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville, Maryland.
… Video Playlist on YouTube On August 15-16, 2019 , the National Human Genome Research Institute … need attention and development; Recommend areas of focus for comparative genomics as a whole, and specifically to … On August 15-16, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), …
News Release
Researchers are trying to understand a process whose rules are constantly being written and rewritten by cancer's rogue cells: who will more likely relapse.
… For a patient with cancer, two of the most important words in … and if there are any DNA-level mutations that account for the leukemia coming back." said Dr. Liu. "Overall 5-year … genes (the chapters), and provides all the instructions for our cells to do their jobs. Because cancer cells have …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… in the industrial areas of the power plant and dogs living 15 to 45 kilometers away from the disaster site. The … paper in the journal Nature, entitled "A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid," on April 25, 1953. On April … genetic blueprint and produced a framework of knowledge for pursuing numerous new and exciting genomics studies. To …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… work by…  The Human Genome Project inspired me to…  For me, the three most significant legacies of the Human … submit your video to NHGRIsocialmedia@nih.gov . Thank you for helping us virtually commemorate the Human Genome Project’s launch! Stay tuned for more on what the future holds with the publication of the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 10th anniversary of the Undiagnosed Diseases Program.
… our strategic planning events, please be sure to sign up for email updates  and monitor the 'Genomics 2020' calendar … touring North America. Current : June 23 - September 15, 2018 Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota … established a diagnosis for ~300 patients and discovered 15 previously unknown diseases. The UDP has now published …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 25th anniversary of NHGRI's Intramural Research Program.
… years. Check out one of those milestones - of great pride for genomicists - about 20 seconds into the video . In other … to the generation of the Institute's '2020 Vision for Genomics. … the NHGRI IRP was designed to serve as the focal point for genetics and genomics research at NIH and worldwide. It …