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NHGRI center focused on computationally intensive approaches to analyze large-scale genomic data and identifying genetic contributions to human disease.
… The Center for Genomics and Data Science Research focuses on the development and application of computationally intensive approaches to … are the most abundant information storage medium on Earth and every organism has recorded “in their DNA” a history of … data-centric view of genomics and leverages innovative computational and experimental approaches to untangle the …
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.
… In the January issue of The Genomics Landscape , I reported that Francis Collins had … to serve as the Acting Science Advisor to President Biden and Acting Co-Chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on … Recently, the NHGRI Communications and Public Liaison Branch developed a more user-friendly “ one-stop-shop ” for …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Charles Venditti, M.D., Ph.D., as chief of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program. In this role, he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt metabolism.
… Venditti to provide leadership for clinical and laboratory research programs that focus on the … Research Program. In this role, he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt … “We are at an exciting time in metabolic medicine and in genomics research — where scientific progress is being made …
News Release
NIH will fund researchers to develop computational approaches to figure out which differences in DNA make people more susceptible to disease.
… of Health (NIH) will fund researchers to develop computational approaches to figure out which differences in … the specific variants that play a role in the disease and to define what that role is. The new awards, funded by … Mark Gerstein, Ph.D. Researchers will develop a computational system to identify rare, inherited genetic …
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Carlos Ferreira, M.D., staff clinician in NHGRI's Metabolic Medicine Branch, knows the catalogue of rare skeletal disorders well. With hundreds of known rare bone disorders and more to be discovered, Dr. Ferreira breaks down the challenges of skeletal genomics.
… With hundreds of rare bone disorders catalogued and more to be discovered, Dr. Ferreira discusses the challenges of skeletal genomics. … Soo: What was your path to becoming a clinician and a researcher? Ferreira: Initially, I wanted to be a … pursue a career in medicine because I found it challenging and stimulating and because I wanted to make a difference in …
About NHGRI
The Genomic Data Science Working Group facilitates engagement of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on genomics and data science issues.
… Genome Research on complex issues at the interface between genomics and data science. … been charged with providing input to the NHGRI Director and other institute leaders about relevant trans-National … policy-related elements) as they relate to all areas of genomics (from basic science to genomic medicine …
NEWS RELEASE
Cristina Kapustij, M.S., was named chief of the NHGRI's Policy and Program Analysis Branch.
… Cristina Kapustij, M.S., has been named chief of the Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB) at the National Human Genome Research Institute … In her new role, she will oversee policy activities and evaluation as well as program reporting and assessment to … PPAB is a part of the Division of Policy, Communications and Education (DPCE), whose mission is to promote the …
Event
The purpose of this semi-annual lecture series is to bring distinguished researchers whose work sits at the interaction of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences to speak to the NIH community.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) Seminar Series is a semi-annual lecture. Its … researchers whose work sits at the interaction of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences to speak to … Social and Behavioral Research Branch Seminar Series … researchers whose work sits at the interaction of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences to speak to the NIH …
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NHGRI will hold a third pre-application webinar about the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) RFA-HG-23-002, for potential applicants on May 3, 2024 at 2:30 pm ET.
… Attendees can ask questions during the webinar and are encouraged to email questions in advance to Dr. … at 2:30 pm ET. Participation in the webinar is optional and not required to submit an application. The webinar … the webinar, NIH staff will give an overview of the NOFO and application submission process and field questions 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.
… from home. If you are seeking some virtual connections to genomics, I would like to offer some “remote learning” … Last month, Dr. Sara Hull (NHGRI Bioethics Core Director) and I answered questions about bioethics and genomics research on Twitter as part of #AskDrGenome . …