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About NHGRI
NHGRI's leadership team has prioritized initiatives to stimulate and achieve highly impactful progress in genomics that will benefit the efforts of others.
… Genomic Literacy, Human Genome Project, History Of Genomics, Minority …
Fact Sheet
Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… The Big Picture Genomic data science is a field of study that enables … our ability to decipher the information it contains, so genomic data science will be a vibrant field of research for many years to come.  Performing genomic data science carries with it a set of ethical …
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.
… Institute of Mental Health, recently published a set of studies describing how DNA variation can alter gene … describes the largest and most comprehensive catalog of genomic variants that affect gene expression produced to … trait loci (QTL), specifically associations between known genomic variants and the level of gene expression in various …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The unit studies sickle cell disease as a case study of a genetic … SBRB is to investigate approaches to translating new genomic knowledge and precision medicine into clinical …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
… form should reflect the research uses for which samples, genomic data, and health information might be shared. … to obtain consent for future uses and broad sharing of genomic and phenotypic data. For more information on genomic … data use is consistent with those choices. For genomic studies involving the use of previously collected samples, …
News Release
NIH grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, manage heart disease and guide cancer clinicians to the most effective drugs.
… beyond the academic medical center and explore the use of genomic medicine in community-based clinics and primary care … Two grants focus on the use of pharmacogenomics, which studies how a patient's genetic make-up affects drug responses. A third grant examines the role of genomic information in diagnosing and treating inherited …
News Release
The Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies.
… to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies, interpreting results, and, especially, disclosing … group, this may not be as hard as it sounds. Although genomic technologies may be new to many pediatricians, and … best interests of the child, pediatricians must recommend genomic sequencing when necessary for diagnosis whether or …
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.
… (ACMG) recently published guidance on incorporating genomic data into electronic health records (EHRs). EHRs are … patients and doctors and for patient health overall. As genomic information about patients becomes more and more … EHRs. The ACMG guidance addresses topics such as: types of genomic information and data entry; data usage and access; …
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.
… mouse and rat April 2003 Functional Analysis Develop genomic-scale technologies High-throughput oligonucleotide … vast batteries of genes simultaneously. In microarray studies, a robot is used to precisely apply tiny droplets …
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.
… associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also include working with … A global look at cancer genomes Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine Genomics Videos Eighty-eighth meeting: … in Health-Related Research Notice of Special Interest: Genomic Data Repositories (PAR-20-089) and Knowledgebases …