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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.
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… Finding accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases among the millions of online sources is a … provided is for informational or educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical … of any specific tests and products by the National Human Genome Research Institute or the Office of Rare …
News Release
Quartz Africa has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., for its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent."
… its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent." … features a select list of Innovators , "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent." The individuals … passion for studying the genomics of Africans and those of African descent worldwide. …
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 … learning health systems (gLHS) NOFOs: RFA-HG-23-041  and RFA-HG-23-042 . The purpose of these NOFOs is …
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. … with a genetic component pose a risk to your health and require further testing. The researchers used type 2 …
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. … Genetic Association Information Network (GAIN) Genomics and Randomized Trials Network (GARNET) Genomics of Gene … (GGR) Gene Environment Association Studies (GENEVA) Human Genome Project (HGP) International HapMap Project …
Event
NHGRI, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) will host a pre-application interactive webinar for the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease program funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): RFA-HG-22-008,
RFA-HG-22-009 and RFA-HG-22-010.
… Welcome and Participation Guidelines — Erin Ramos Program Overview — Joannella Morales Background and Rationale  Consortium Components  Focus on Diversity  … Interests - Kim McAllister, Leah Mechanic  Questions and Answers - Team … Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar and are encouraged to email questions in advance to …
Event
On June 17-18, 2021, NHGRI hosts a workshop, Multi-Omics in Health and Disease: Current Applications, Challenges and Future Directions.
… All times are in ET. Day 1: June 17, 2021 1:00 - 1:05 p.m. Welcome Howard … Eric Green, NHGRI 1:15 - 1:25 p.m. Purpose of Workshop and Agenda overview Joannella Morales, NHGRI 1:25 - 1:35 p.m. … 1: Setting the Stage - Application of multi-omics to study health and disease Moderator: Judy Cho, Icahn School of …