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Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… Program. Here, NHGRI provides an analysis of these data, which gives one view of the remarkable improvements in DNA sequencing technologies and data-production pipelines in recent years. … The cost-accounting data presented here are summarized relative to two metrics: …
Talking Glossary
Data science involves the study of large, complex data sets that arise from various types of research projects.
… Data Science … Data science involves the study of large, complex data sets that arise from various types of research projects. … Data science involves the study of large, complex data sets … from various types of research projects. With respect to genomic studies, such work requires expertise in quantitative …
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Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… The Big Picture Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to … our ability to decipher the information it contains, so genomic data science will be a vibrant field of research for … version . Because of the sizeable quantity of complex data associated with human genomes, genomics is now …
Staff
​Chris Wellington is a program director for Computational Genomics and Data Science in the NHGRI Office of Genomic Data Science.
… is a program director for Computational Genomics and Data Science in the NHGRI Office of Genomic Data Science. His primary focus is in the Genome … since their inception and is currently a member of the NIH leadership team for the program. Mr. Wellington's other …
Research at NHGRI
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 … intensive approaches to analyze large-scale genetic and genomic data, with a particular focus on identifying genetic … to untangle the complexities of the genome and uncover genomic associations with health and disease. Members of the …
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities for Investigator-Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science
The Computational Genomics and Data Science Program Announcements (PARs) invite applications for investigator-initiated research efforts fostering innovation in computational genomics, data science, statistics, bioinformatics, and data visualization and exploration.
… Analytical Infrastructure for Multiple Sample Single Cell Genomic Data HG013409  WANG, SHENG UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Deep … UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Novel methods for large-scale genomic interval comparison HG012558  LANGMEAD, BENJAMIN … for functional genomics experiments: Measures to quantify genomic information leakage and file formats for privacy …
Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers, and other organizations.
… The ACMG/NIH Genomic Program Management Fellowship has been a deeply … very cool things!  Dee Burkardt, D.O.  2021-2022 ACMG-NIH Fellow  Current position: Staff Clinician, Department of … Fellow  Current position: Program Director, Division of Genomic Medicine, NHGRI  The NIH-ACMG Fellowship continues …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Dr. Adam Phillippy as the founding director of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research (CGDSR).
… improve, new methods are required to make large-scale genomic edits. Such technologies would be particularly useful … was “how can NHGRI’s IRP be a recognized leader in genomic data science?" Ongoing advances in genomics tools and … to human disease. The group will serve as a focal point at NIH for analyzing genomic data in laboratory and clinical …
News Release
NIH researchers have identified a striking signature in tumor DNA that occurs in five different types of cancer.
… biologist in the Division of Intramural Research at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). "It's … that is unique to tumors." Dr. Elnitski is head of the Genomic Functional Analysis Section and senior investigator … test to identify early cancers through a blood test." The NIH Intramural Sequencing Center sequenced the tumor DNA that …
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Three practical strategies for reducing the risk of re-identification, the process by which anonymized personal genomic data are matched with the owner.
… Data sharing is key to the success of medical research, and … are often those most eager to see their donation of data put to use. … getting the right balance between protecting sensitive genomic information and making it useful to researchers has … - the process by which anonymized personal genomic data are matched with the true owner. The paper is the result …