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The Division of Genome Sciences supports and accelerates foundational resources, technology development, experimental approaches, in basic genomics and functional genomics research. The Division also oversees a number of transformational initiatives and programs in genomic sciences.
… The Division of Genome Sciences supports and accelerates foundational resources, technology development, experimental approaches, in basic … division supports and accelerates foundational resources, technology development, experimental approaches, data science and analytical tools that transform genome science to facilitate research on the function of the …
News Release
Researchers developed a technique that will aid in a more accurate reconstruction of human genomes.
… of human genomes by determining the sections of the genome that come from each parent. This new technique, … to identify further complexity within any type of genome - from plants to animals - and provide more precise … The Trio Binning Method Genome assembly computationally reconstructs a genome from …
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.
… 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, … in biology is understanding how genomic variation affects genome function to influence phenotypes. NHGRI recently …
Staff
Dr. Paul Meltzer is an adjunct investigator in NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch.
… Dr. Meltzer is a leader in the application of genome science to cancer research. His recent studies … a program focused on the mechanisms and consequences of genome instability, non-coding RNA biology, and translational genomics. Developing applications of genome technologies for the oncology clinic is an important …
Fact Sheet
A fact sheet detailing how the project began and how it shaped the future of research and technology.
… The human genome sequence generated by the Human Genome Project was actually a patchwork of multiple people … Specifically, 70 percent of the original reference human genome sequence was generated from that individual’s DNA, … How did the Human Genome Project affect biological research in general? The …
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… Wei-Wen Yu Boston Children's Hospital VIGOR: Virtual Genome Center for Infant Health Caitlin Gloeckner Allen …
About Genomics
RNA sequencing and the detection of RNA modifications have recently gained significant attention in the genomics community. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic and clinical research into human biology and disease.
…            A post shared by National Human Genome Research Institute (@nhgri_nih)      View this … - outlines key focus areas where infrastructure and technology can be improved for the study of epitranscriptomes … in the areas of expanding research; advancing technology; developing standards and centralizing data; and …
Profile
Reflecting on his NIH career, Dr. Smith recounts his journey from researcher to program director in a conversation with NHGRI science writer Sonja Soo, Ph.D. He looks ahead to a retirement filled with traveling, spending time with friends and family, playing pickleball and brewing ale.
… Glen Evans, who was recently funded to work on the Human Genome Project, studying human chromosome 11. Glen hired me, allowing me to work on the Human Genome Project for three years. My focus was on developing … in DNA that served as unique markers for mapping the human genome.  I had a dream of running my own laboratory, so I …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute is hosting a seminar, "Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies that are changing biological research through to clinical practice," on January 10, 2023. Dr. Ewan Birney is the guest speaker.
… On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will host a seminar, " … (AI). Dr. Ewan Birney will provide a brief tour of this technology development, using examples from the European … The National Human Genome Research Institute is hosting a seminar, "Genomics, …
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.
… aim to improve health and secure human lives. The Human Genome Project (HGP), led by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at NIH, was the world's … to the development of a reference sequence for the human genome. This effort benefitted both medical research and the …