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The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… The research community recently lost a key contributor to the genomics revolution. Kary Mullis, inventor of the polymerase … NHGRI ‘Genomics2020’ Strategic Planning events include the Perspectives in Comparative Genomics & Evolution Workshop on August 15-16. Upcoming …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., introduces us to new scientific director Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., his background and prior accomplishments.
… Last week, we started a new fiscal year for the federal government. As is often the case, we began fiscal year 2022 under what is known as a “Continuing Resolution” (CR), which means the government is currently operating based on last year’s … backgrounds will benefit equitably from advances in human genomics. Speakers: Robert Winn, M.D., Virginia Commonwealth …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the NHGRI Intramural Research Program as well as announces the launch of a new digital history archive.
… The Global Biodata Coalition (GBC) — a group of research … includes NHGRI on behalf of NIH — is working to understand the global biodata resource ecosystem in an effort to facilitate data-resource sustainability. The group is seeking feedback about two consultation papers …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy and how it emphasizes the importance of good data management practices.
… Welcome to the second month of 2023. It has quickly become apparent that the year is going to be a very busy one for NHGRI and for the field of genomics more generally. Many of us felt like we got “shot … Genome-wide data from medieval German Jews show that the Ashkenazi founder event pre-dated the 14th century …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. details the upcoming appointment of acting NHGRI Deputy Director, Vence Bonham Jr., J.D. and what it means for the institute.
… Last month, NHGRI convened the 93rd meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research . The … is the 5th session of the “ Bold predictions for human genomics by 2030 ” seminar series, which takes place on … Embrace the interdisciplinary and team-oriented nature of genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the legacy the LINCS program leaves as it has completed its goal of creating a large-scale, systematically generated molecular and cellular dataset.
… As we approach the heart of summer, the federal government is starting … for our work and lives. Also, in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , I reported my intention to appoint Vence Bonham … and consistently applied standards in genomics research — the use of carefully defined standards (for example, those …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the keynote speaker at the institute's annual symposium, Kate Rubins, a biologist and NASA astronaut who was the first person to sequence DNA in space.
… had a wonderful time catching up with so many genetics and genomics colleagues at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting … last month in snowy Denver. In addition to meeting with the ASHG Board of Directors, I stopped in at a few meetings …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 4, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the establishment of the Global Biodata Coalition (GBC), which aims to move towards more internationally coordinated, sustainable, and streamlined mechanisms that support the biodata ecosystem.
… occurred a couple of weeks ago. July 20, 2022, marked the 200th anniversary of Gregor Mendel’s birth. Gregor Mendel was an Augustinian monk who grew peas in the garden of the St. Thomas’s Abbey in Brno, Czech Republic, … ( part 1 and part 2 ) produced by the NHGRI History of Genomics Program and a recent fireside chat that I had with …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the recipients for the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor given by the U.S. Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers.
… As part of the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus Briefings, I recently had the opportunity to highlight the progress in genomics over the last three decades – from the early years … Workshop on September 26-27. To stay informed about the various strategic planning events, please sign up for …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 5, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., pays tribute to one of NHGRI’s founding staff members and current leaders, Bettie Graham, Ph.D., as she reached a truly remarkable milestone: 50 years of service in the federal government.
… your summer plans — and if you happen to find yourself in the D.C. area — I would encourage you to visit the Genome: … Natural History. As described in the December issue of The Genomics Landscape , the exhibition debuted at the Smithsonian in 2013 … What are FAIR Principles , and what’s all the fuss? In 2016, stakeholders came together to endorse “a …