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A 10-part seminar series in 2021 that focuses on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.”
… 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Bold Prediction #1: Generating and analyzing a complete human genome sequence will be routine for any research … of every human gene will be known; for non-coding elements in the human genome, such knowledge will be the rule rather … new seminar series this year on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s …
Health FAQ
Discuss these questions with your doctor or health care provider.
… you are taking, your response to other treatments and your general health. To determine your eligibility, you may have to … If you are eligible and decide to receive gene therapy, your clinical team and healthcare providers will make a plan for the treatments …
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was … scientists and researchers two years ahead of the original Human Genome Project schedule and at a cost less than the … effort to sequence the 3 billion DNA letters in the human genome is considered by many to be one of the most …
Human Genome Project
Video testimonials from prominent members of the genomics community commemorating and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Human Genome Project 30th Anniversary Video Selfie … 1, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. Prominent members of the genomics community have joined NHGRI in commemorating and celebrating this occasion by taking their own selfie …
Fact Sheet
Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… peoples’ DNA. There are multiple types of variants in human genomes, ranging from small differences to large … very small subset of genomic variants contributes to human health and disease. Researchers create reference human genome … to develop new and more inclusive sets of reference human genome sequences and improve the ability to detect all …
For Patients and Families
List of resources to help you find accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases.
… Finding accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases among the millions of online sources is a … As Internet users quickly discover, an enormous amount of health information is available online. The material provided … of any specific tests and products by the National Human Genome Research Institute or the Office of Rare …
News
To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National … tests using ancestrally diverse genomic data. As reported in Nature Medicine , the optimized tests provide a more … between individuals’ genomes, known as genomic variants , and polygenic risk scores are tools for assessing many …
Event
On September 6, 2023, NHGRI hosts a pre-application webinar for the genomics-enabled learning health systems (gLHS) NOFOs.
… interest Eligibility criteria Important dates Questions and answers Although there will be a question-and-answer session during the webinar, attendees are encouraged to email questions in advance to robb.rowley@nih.gov . … Moderator and Panelists … pre-application webinar for the genomics-enabled learning health systems (gLHS) NOFOs: RFA-HG-23-041 and …
News Release
Researchers build a statistical model using family health history to improve disease risk assessment
Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have developed a new statistical model that can predict the risk for developing diseases by combining information about family member health and lifestyle factors from family members.
… Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have developed a new … information from family members about their family health history and lifestyle factors. … the results may advance physicians’ ability to use family health history information to assess which conditions with a …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
… NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health. … (GGR) Gene Environment Association Studies (GENEVA) Human Genome Project (HGP) International HapMap Project … (MLP) Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Undiagnosed …