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Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… of genome sequences captures significantly more human diversity. … The new pangenome reference is a collection … genome sequence for every person can lead to inequities in genomic analyses. For example, predicting a genetic disease … different from the reference genome. To understand these genomic differences, scientists create reference human genome …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program evaluation.
… evaluation of the institute’s Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program. The CEGS Program was launched … are required to develop outreach plans to enhance the diversity of researchers and research participants and to … processes. The story focuses on a patient with a genomic variant in WARS2 , a crucial gene that produces …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms - one of the premier educational resources offered by NHGRI, and it aims to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics.
… this analogy often applies when trying to identify genomic variants associated with phenotypes in large-scale … Council for Human Genome Research Historically speaking: African American medical science from reconstruction to the … Funding Opportunities Educational hub for enhancing diversity in computational genomics and data science NIH …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… a single actual human or a representation of human genomic variation. A reference sequence provides researchers … as new information becomes available (e.g., data about genomic variation). The HGP’s human genome sequence was the … researchers and to increase the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… ensure that all members of society benefit equitably from genomic advances, with particular attention given to the … need to advance policies that require equitable access to genomic resources, generate educational materials for a wide … overview Funding News Updated Guidelines for Enhancing Diversity and Creating Safe Environments in Conferences …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 8, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., looks back on the success of the Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition as it came to a close in November.
… the best, … Over the past year, various aspects of genomic data sharing (GDS) have been highlighted via this … areas of genomics (such as DNA sequencing technologies, genomic variation, functional genomics, comparative genomics, … report concludes that progress in addressing the lack of diversity in the genomics workforce has been slow. With over …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green reflects on the milestones of the Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) Program as it reaches completion.
… of the public. Specifically, the discussions will focus on genomic variation identification, association, and function … and Human Development (NICHD), the Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program has … in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) Program … Diversity Helps Understanding of Complex Trait Genomic …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recaps activities from National DNA Day 2019.
… can be found in the position announcement . Speaking of genomic medicine implementation… as part of NHGRI’s … study if early knowledge of high-risk APOL1 variants in African-American adults with hypertension can help reduce … to create a new program that aims to increase workforce diversity among genetics and genomics researchers. The Human …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how social media provides NHGRI staff with a space to talk about their work, make genomics topics easy to understand, and show how genomics can positively affect people.
… , funding opportunities in genomics, the importance of genomic literacy, and the need to increase the diversity of the genomics workforce. In 2019, NHGRI increased … on Twitter about specific genomics topics, such as genomic medicine, polygenic risk scores, bioethics, genome …