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Leadership Initiatives
The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement.Â
… The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a … scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics … As the pace of genomic research accelerates , understanding the role of …
News Release
A new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results.
… may have important implications for the DNA sequencing of clinical samples, and perhaps affect the diagnostic … Leslie Biesecker, M.D., chief of the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics branch at NHGRI, and his …
MINC
As genomic competencies have been delineated for all nurses, this presented an opportunity to provide support to nurse leaders to become aware of, plan for, and begin to incorporate genomics into practice.
… to provide support to nurse leaders to become aware of, plan for, and begin to incorporate genomics into practice. … The primary aim of this Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) into Nursing Practice study was to develop, … provide commentary about their experiences. Hear words of guidance from these Champions  that may help you in …
Research Training
A mentored, pre-tenure track junior faculty position during which time the incumbent designs and implements an integrated, translational research program.
… The key elements of support for the program are that it is prospectively and … believe that the physician scientist plays a crucial role in accomplishing this goal, we seek to promote training and … the skills necessary for world class, translational genomics research. We intend to assist in the development of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… on the starting line, then a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of genomics pioneer Maynard Olson at Washington University … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics. …  October 1, 2020, marks the official 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP). Thirty years …
News Release
National Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a specific network of proteins that is necessary to restore hearing in zebrafish through cell regeneration. The study may inform the development of treatments for hearing loss in humans.
… Study shows the role of transcription factors in facilitating cell regeneration …  Brightfield image of a two-day-old zebrafish embryo. Credit: Erin Jimenez, …  Confocal image of adult zebrafish hair cells (green) in the auditory organ of the inner ear. Credit: Erin Jimenez, …
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 … available to scientists and researchers two years ahead of the original Human Genome Project schedule and at a cost … in the human genome is considered by many to be one of the most ambitious scientific undertakings of all time, …
Staff
Heather Colley is a Lead Research Training and Career Development Program Officer at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Research Institute (NHGRI). Heather manages a portfolio of training programs that offer a spectrum of opportunities … critical thinking, and creativity needed for the genomics landscape. Ms. Colley was also a program director in the Division of Genomic Medicine, National Human Genome …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Late last month, I attended the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT)  general meeting. The first such AGBT meeting was held in 2000, when most of the attendees were – in one way or another – busily … is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… As is likely the case for many of your organizations, NHGRI and NIH are starting to bring … past few months, NHGRI staff will continue pursuing our genomics-driven mission, whether working remotely from home … call to your attention to a recently published editorial in Science that describes a new NIH guidance that holds …