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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.
… Largest Genomic Study on Type 2 Diabetes in Sub-Saharan African Populations How Do You Toast a Gene Therapy Trial? …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the International Common Disease Alliance's scientific plenary and launch meeting in September, which included an international panel on opportunities emerging outside the U.S., North America, and Europe; discussions about polygenic risk scores; and an overview about data platforms, data sharing, and ethics.
… Branch worked with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and educators from … , which has advanced genomics research across the African continent. Sarah is the David and Lyn Silfen … on reconstructing the history and genomic evolution of African populations. Through this work, her team continues to …
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… for using contemporary research approaches, in Africa by African scientists, to understand the genetic and … determine disease susceptibility and drug responses in African populations. •Increase the number of internationally competitive African scientists in genomics and population- based research …
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… Genetics of Obesity, Diabetes, and Heart Disease in African Dias pora Populations Joan Marini, M.D., Ph.D. … for T ype 2 Diabetes; Whole Genome Methylation Analysis in African Americans Peter Williamson, M.D., Ph.D. National … Genetics of Hypertension and Obesity in Populations of African Ancestry Profess or Barry Freedman, M.D. Wake Forest …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the legacy of the Human Microbiome Project as it reaches completion.
… Links Microbiome Composition to Preterm Birth Risk Among African-American Women Notable Accomplishments in Genomic …
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Abdel Elkahloun is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Office of Scientific Core Facilities.
… in Omental Adipose Tissue of Morbidly Obese Diabetic African Americans. J Endocrinol Metab, 5(3): 199-210. 2015. [ …
News Release
In an article published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers have found that words scientists use to describe populations have changed from 1949 to 2018.
… has increased over time. Geographic-based terms like “African,” “Asian” and “European” are also on the rise. …
Genetic Disorders
Thalassemia is a group of inherited diseases of the blood that affect a person's ability to produce hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.
… of Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern, Southern Asian and African Ancestry. The two main types of thalassemia are …
Research Training
This program provides doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research
… in biomedical research include, but are not limited to, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American …
News Release
NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people’s blood pressure.
… polygenic risk scores were also applicable to people of African ancestry, which was confirmed through analyzing data …