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The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… to eliminate obstacles related to DNA synthesis and editing, characterizing genomic variants, understanding … Ph.D., for their groundbreaking work in genome editing and the development of the CRISPR-Cas9 system. The … Dr. Doudna leads the NHGRI-funded Center for Genome Editing and Recording (CGER), part of the institute’s Centers …
Research at NHGRI
The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of emerging technology-based methods into health and medical research.
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green features the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center.
… include three relevant to genomics: " pinpoint gene editing ," " a cancer drug's broad swipe ," and " gene … In addition, the Senate held a hearing entitled "Gene Editing Technology: Innovation and Impact," which included a …
Talking Glossary
A kilobase (abbreviated kb) is a unit of measurement used to help designate the length of DNA or RNA. One kilobase is equal to 1,000 bases.
Community Outreach
NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights Ben Solomon joining NHGRI as Clinical Director.
… Genomics Research Gene-editing advance puts more gene-based cures within reach …
Health
A polygenic risk score is one way by which people can learn what their risk of developing a disease is, based on the total number of genomics variants related to the disease.
… For example, in Person One below, the location shows a "C" base. But in the same location in Person Two, it is a "T." …
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.
… entitled Charting a Course for Genomic Medicine from Base Pairs to Bedside . With the landmark year 2020 fast … is focused on cutting-edge aspects of Somatic Cell Genome Editing , aiming to develop tools for performing effective and safe genome editing in human patients. The program elements will include …
Summit
This Summit is a 5-year initiative (2016-2020) designed to help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics.
… help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and … in the Global North and South. Expand the knowledge base in genetics and genomics, among researchers and young … help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the new director of NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences.
… Me Anything Hits Reddit's Front Page NIH to Launch Genome Editing Research Program NIH Single IRB Policy Takes Effect … of Reporter Systems and Evaluation of Somatic Cell Genome Editing Tools Development of Large Animal Reporter Systems for Testing Somatic Cell Genome Editing Tools Development of Cell and Tissue Platforms to …