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The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, recaps the April 2023 virtual reunion of the leaders of the five genome-sequencing centers (G5), where they tell the untold story on how they ushered the Human Genome Project across the finish line in 2003.
… of its many celebrated ‘odometer moments’ this month! The 100th meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research … researchers are now finding previously unidentified genomic variants on the Y chromosome and, by studying these … 3 were associated with HCFP1 but could not pinpoint the disease-causing in the implicated genomic region. In this …
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.
… your Fall plans — and if you happen to find yourself in the D.C. area — I would encourage you to visit the Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. As … The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) is a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the Human Genome Project receiving the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award.
… and NHGRI finally received their Fiscal Year 2018 budgets. The news was worth waiting for! Overall, NIH was the recipient of an 8.8% increase (relative to Fiscal Year … getting a 5.6% ($29.7 million) increase. This represents the largest budget increase for NIH and NHGRI in well over a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., spotlights the NHGRI Extramural Research Program and how it takes a dynamic approach to it's research portfolio to help foster groundbreaking advances in genomics.
… As happens around this time every year, the U.S. federal government is working to establish and approve its budget for the next fiscal year, which officially begins on October 1, 2021. So far, the appropriations process looks promising for NIH, with both … global community of genomics researchers and funders — the challenges in genomics require the collective energies …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 5, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming omnipresent throughout NHGRI and in genomics.
… Happy New Year to you and yours! We start off the new year with good budgetary news and profound gratitude to the U.S. Congress for providing NIH and NHGRI a healthy … increase, while NHGRI received a roughly 3.8% increase. The latter will help provide the fuel we need for bringing …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how social media provides NHGRI staff with a space to talk about their work, make genomics topics easy to understand, and show how genomics can positively affect people.
… Before getting to the array of updates about the many happenings at NHGRI and in genomics, I would like to draw your attention to efforts of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug … a great venue for conveying information about genomics to the general public, while also staying connected with …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes the inaugural class of the ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program.
… about all-things human genomics going on Down Under. The week included visiting three cities, giving three talks, … genomics since then, including some impressive advances in genomic medicine implementation. You can see photos from my … are looking for something new to listen to this summer, the Genetically Speaking podcast, produced by the American …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights a strategic planning effort to establish a 2020 vision for genomics.
… and February 16, 2018, was no exception. That date marked the 10,000th day since the official launch of the Human Genome Project. While we celebrated that 'odometer … The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is currently … A monthly update from the NHGRI Director on activities and accomplishments from the …
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Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… Genomic medicine is an emerging medical discipline that … (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical … use. Already, genomic medicine is making an impact in the fields of oncology, pharmacology, rare and undiagnosed …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms - one of the premier educational resources offered by NHGRI, and it aims to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics.
… As the heat rises and the summer arrives, you might be looking for some indoor … activities to keep you cool. I suggest that you review the online materials generated from an April virtual NHGRI … “Future Directions in Genomics and Health Equity.” The goal of the workshop was to identify research gaps and …