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Infographic
An infographic that explains why we need a new human pangenome reference.
… has been regularly updated as researchers fixed errors and filled in missing regions of the genome, it only … genome missing because of gaps in the sequence. Recently, new types of DNA sequencing technologies have helped … those gaps, especially in areas that were repetitive and harder to read. The new human pangenome reference is more …
Staff
Dr. Oleg Shchelochkov is Director of NHGRI Clinical and Laboratory Residencies and Fellowships, and an Associate Investigator in the Office of the Clinical Director.
… is a board-certified pediatrician, clinical geneticist and medical biochemical geneticist, and is currently an associate investigator at NHGRI. After his early pediatrics training at the University of Iowa and … In 2021, NHGRI appointed Dr. Shchelochkov as the new Director of Clinical and Laboratory Residencies and …
Health
The Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) Toolkit assists those interested in integrating genomics into their practice.
… the program improved their nurses’ knowledge of genomics and patient care. Pamela Edwards, EdD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE, … importance of finding the right person to lead the program and describes key successes. … The Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) Toolkit assists those …
News Release
UDN expands the footprint of the network with a new metabolomics core and increased model organism capabilities.
… Health (NIH) has awarded 16 four-year grants to academic and medical centers nationwide to begin the second phase of … Network The UDN is a research study developed to improve and accelerate the diagnosis of rare and undiagnosed … to the medical community. "The UDN is pioneering a new personalized medicine model for helping those patients …
News Release
Researchers funded by NHGRI’s Genome Technology Program include a wide range of investigators with a variety of scientific expertise.
… NHGRI’s Genome Technology Program include a wide range of investigators with a variety of scientific expertise. … The advent of new DNA sequencing techniques has been a gamechanger in genomics. However, new genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic and …
Event
On May 23, 2023, NHGRI will host a webinar: ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy.
… of the DMS Policy to ELSI Research Data sharing templates and resources Q&A from webinar participants For questions … NIH Data Sharing and Management Policy NHGRI’s Data Sharing Policies and Expectations NIH Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) NHGRI … hosts an informational webinar, ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy , on …
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.
… oncologist's lexicon begin with the letter "r": remission and relapse. Many patients will hear the word remission - meaning both their symptoms and cancer are abating. Some may even get to full remission - … will hear the word relapse - a return of the cancer and its symptoms. These words necessarily lead patients down …
News Release
ASHG members selected Leslie G. Biesecker, M.D., a clinical and molecular geneticist and investigator with NHGRI, as their new president-elect for 2019.
… have selected Leslie G. Biesecker, M.D., a clinical and molecular geneticist and long-time investigator with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), as their new president-elect. In 2019, Dr. Biesecker will become … As the senior investigator and chief of NHGRI's Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics …
News Release
Investigators with The Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network have identified new potential therapeutic targets for a major form of bladder cancer.
… NHGRI Communications and Public Liaison Branch … Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network have identified new potential therapeutic targets for a major form of bladder cancer, including important genes and pathways that are disrupted in the disease. They also … often intractable cancers, and these findings are defining new research directions and accelerating the development of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new fact sheets produced by the institute's Communications and Public Liaison Branch.
… to serve as the Acting Science Advisor to President Biden and Acting Co-Chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on … ” for staying connected with me and NHGRI. The new website provides a convenient way to navigate to specific … of my recent podcasts and op-eds. I hope people find this new website helpful when trying to stay connected with me and …