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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 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.
… 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, … genomics, conservation genomics, genome editing, and genomic medicine, among others) and the hurdles that must be …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 1, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., focuses on the NHGRI History of Genomics Program's preservation of historical assets related to the field of genomics as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
… the world to find, access, combine, and securely analyze genomic and health-related data. By adhering to similar … is fueled by volunteers who are actively improving the genomic data sharing ecosystem. Whether you’re interested in … a monograph-length study on the history of NHGRI human genomic variation programs (from the Haplotype Map Project to …
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 … did not cause undue stress for those opting to receive genomic information. However, genome sequencing failed to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the important genomics legacy of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as it comes to an end.
… for both the new policy and the long-standing NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy; this includes the provision of … of humanity and, therefore, has the largest amount of genomic diversity. However, the genomes of people living in African … Genomics Research Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine COVID Research Study shows benefits of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 5, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming omnipresent throughout NHGRI and in genomics.
… and the small differences among human genomes (i.e., genomic variants) can lead to differences in how people … several researchers have been using AI to characterize genomic disorders and learn how to communicate genomic risk. For example, Benjamin Solomon, M.D. , and his …
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 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes the inaugural class of the ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program.
… genomics since then, including some impressive advances in genomic medicine implementation. You can see photos from my … Effect of genomic and cellular environments on gene expression noise … is integrating these best practices into the use of legacy genomic data, which may include inaccurate labels that …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, recaps the April 2023 virtual reunion of the leaders of the five genome-sequencing centers (G5), where they tell the untold story on how they ushered the Human Genome Project across the finish line in 2003.
… researchers are now finding previously unidentified genomic variants on the Y chromosome and, by studying these … could not pinpoint the disease-causing in the implicated genomic region. In this paper, researchers at NHGRI, Boston … a hub that will provide educational opportunities in genomic data science to students of diverse backgrounds, …
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 … is increasingly hosting genome-sequence datasets and other genomic datasets in cloud environments. Cloud-based computing … likelihood that scientists will find both rare and common genomic variants that contribute to health and disease.  …