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Information about the relationship between genomics and health for patients, families and health professionals.
Event
Joint workshop featuring overviews of Roadmap Epigenomics and ENCODE resources that are freely available for use by the research community.
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… ways. How do we advance our understanding of these interactions? Do we expect these interactions to take … traits)? If there is a tight coupling of genetics and environment and potentially GxE effects, how does that affect … Given the difficulty of measuring the relevant environment directly, might we hope to use some physiological …
News Release
NIH leaders are calling for the scientific community to develop a consensus on the appropriate use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research.
… that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle. The commentary grew out of a 2016 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green introduces incoming NHGRI DEO Director, Jennifer Troyer.
… and diseases are caused by genomic variants in a single gene, it is often the case that variants in many genes … a resource database and tissue bank for studying gene expression during human development. She also served as … where she studied the genetics and evolution of viral-host interactions. Prior to that, she worked as a senior scientist …
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.
… help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D. The Gene aired April 7 and 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The series, based … In this fun animated series, the gene’s complex mechanisms are explored in simple ways. …
Research Funding
The Division of Genomic Medicine promotes the NHGRI's efforts to advance the application of genomics to medical science and clinical care.
… Genetic Association Information Network (GAIN) Genes and Environment Initiative (GEI) Genomics and Randomized Trials Network (GARNET) Gene Environment Association Studies (GENEVA) Implementing … Clinical Action Workshop Dec. 1-2, 2011, Gaithersburg, Md. Gene-Environment Interplay in Common Complex Diseases: …
National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research
The Director's Report-Related Documents contain links to materials supplemental to Dr. Eric Green's Director's Report presentation to the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research in September 2023.
… Page 41 2023 Virtual Short Course in Genomics 42 New Gene-Environment Interactions Lesson Plans 43 Healthcare Professionals’ …
Policies and Guidance
A list of reports, documents, workshop summaries and other works published by NHGRI.
… of an expert panel on a U.S. cohort study of genes, environment and heath. Extramural Research Program Workshops …
For Teachers
Tools and resources for teaching the concepts of transcription and translation, two key steps in gene expression
… of transcription and translation, two key steps in gene expression . … Transcription is the process of making an RNA copy of a gene sequence. This copy, called a messenger RNA (mRNA) … the relationship between the sequence of base pairs in a gene and the corresponding amino acid sequence that it …