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The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
… . Specifically, the story focused on the recent successes of one of NIH's intramural researchers, Dr. John Tisdale of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, who is … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics.  … a complete redesign. It is easy to marvel at how much genomics has changed in the last decade. Ten years ago, it …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat … sequencing technology are leading to a new understanding of cancer and new ways for diagnosing and treating many types of cancer. Cancer  is a group of genetic diseases that result … a researcher at Washington University, has both led cancer genomics efforts and experienced them himself. Lukas was …
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race.
… ideas about race, grapple with ​the unfinished business of slavery, inspire meaningful conversation of reparations, establish ties with ancestral homelands and … from the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and support from the National Human Genome Research …
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On February 23, 2023, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science."
… Historically Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences October 20, 2022 … Institute (NHGRI) and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) present the third in a series of four discussions that underscore the advancements made by …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… and aging. Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of … offers access to reliable and timely information about genomics research and the human genome. Our resources and …
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… From The Genomics Landscape Originally published: January 13, 2022  Data sharing is central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been … From The Genomics Landscape Originally published: February 3, 2022  … frequently requested controlled-access datasets. It is one of the most widely used resources for studying the …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… October 1, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. NHGRI would like you to help us … video! Starting Thursday, Oct. 1 through the first week of October, NHGRI encourages you to record a short video … your thought process, consider finishing one or more of the following prompts: When I first heard of the ambitious …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… was the first NHGRI Director and appears here as part of our history collection. Despite his scientific … Dr. Watson’s career was also punctuated by a number of offensive and scientifically erroneous comments about his … by science and are counter to the mission and values of NHGRI. …
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we … Policy Issues in Genomics … NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy …
Genomics and Medicine
Starting in 2019, the American Journal of Human Genetics has published an annual feature identifying ten key advances in applying genomic information to clinical care that were reported in the previous 12 months of published literature. The Genomic Medicine Working Group has authored these reviews, based on its broader effort to identify notable accomplishments in genomic medicine on a monthly basis. From this larger set of published accomplishments, the working group has continued to select ten papers annually to be highlighted as the most significant.
… and their association with lifespan in Iceland 3. Impact of digitally enhanced genetic results disclosure in diverse … inherited retinal disease with gene editing 7. Validation of a clinical breast cancer risk assessment tool for all … routine whole-genome sequencing 10. Clinical signatures of genetic epilepsies precede diagnosis in electronic medical …