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The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… a single actual human or a representation of human genomic variation. A reference sequence provides researchers … as new information becomes available (e.g., data about genomic variation). The HGP’s human genome sequence was the … researchers and to increase the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the recent launch of the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award.
… of the larger consortium. Despite these hurdles, many genomic investigators start their careers as members of such … NHGRI recently launched a new program - the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award  - that aims to assist 'team science' … work that falls within NHGRI priority areas. The NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award will take a 'people-based' approach. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… ensure that all members of society benefit equitably from genomic advances, with particular attention given to the … need to advance policies that require equitable access to genomic resources, generate educational materials for a wide … known; for non-coding elements in the human genome, such knowledge will be the rule rather than the exception. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2025 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Erin Ramos as the new director of the Division of Genome Sciences (DGSci).
… start for NHGRI. We just updated our Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms with several new entries, including … the venues at which I’ve spoken about genomics and genomic medicine. For example, last month I spoke to a large … with a particular disease. This involves analyzing genomic data from thousands of people. Unfortunately, most …
History of Genomics Program
The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is a digital archive that holds a wealth of materials from the early stages of the Human Genome Project and provides a unique and detailed look into how the field has developed in the decades following.
Health
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 involves using genomic information about an individual as part of their … and policy implications of that clinical use. Already, genomic medicine is making an impact in the fields of … be used to more accurately guide individual diagnosis . Genomic medicine, as defined above, can be considered a …
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.
… the world to find, access, combine, and securely analyze genomic and health-related data. By adhering to similar … is fueled by volunteers who are actively improving the genomic data sharing ecosystem. Whether you’re interested in … a monograph-length study on the history of NHGRI human genomic variation programs (from the Haplotype Map Project to …
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.
… researchers are now finding previously unidentified genomic variants on the Y chromosome and, by studying these … could not pinpoint the disease-causing in the implicated genomic region. In this paper, researchers at NHGRI, Boston … a hub that will provide educational opportunities in genomic data science to students of diverse backgrounds, …
Health
Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your healthcare providers identify patterns of inheritance and risk factors.
… Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your … your family's health history can help you discover your genomic heritage and risks, and guide healthy lifestyle … Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
…  With rapid advances in genomic technologies seen over the last two decades, … are now regularly generating massive amounts of genomic data. To meet the growing needs of the field, NHGRI established the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) a little over two years ago. …