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News Release
An online Informed Consent Resource created in 2009 by NHGRI has been updated to keep pace with advances in genomics over the past several years
… sequencing technologies become increasingly affordable, genomics research is playing an ever-larger role across … (DPCE), at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). "As genomics research extends throughout biomedical … Informed and voluntary agreement to participate in genomics research is fundamental from an ethical and legal …
About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… NHGRI has launched a publicly available and … artifacts from the Human Genome Project and other major genomics efforts. To receive more information about gaining … NHGRI has had four amazing scientific directors that led our … research, challenges and successes and some fun memories in a two-part video recorded in July 2023. …
Clinical Research
The study collects genetic and medical information from people with GNE myopathy to understand the symptoms and clinical course of GNE myopathy.
… followed over time to understand the symptoms and clinical course of GNE myopathy. This information is essential to … of daily living. GNE Myopathy results from variants in a gene called GNE , which is responsible for a step in the production of a sugar called sialic acid. The …
About NHGRI
The Genomic Medicine Working Group explores and advises on issues related to the adoption of genomic medicine.
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group is a subcommittee of the … The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group arose from genomic … outlined by the 2011 NHGRI Strategic Plan  and continued in the 2020 NHGRI Strategic Plan . The working group will … in advising NHGRI on research needed to evaluate and move genomics into routine medical practice. The working group …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes James Thomas as the new director for NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC).
… address to the entering class at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Since most of the students in attendance … are not majoring in the sciences, I focused on how genomics is increasingly relevant in our everyday lives. It … for life science and biomedical research. Many of us at NHGRI are gearing up for the American Society of Human …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., introduces us to new scientific director Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., his background and prior accomplishments.
… passage of a new budget this fiscal year. The CR allows NHGRI to continue to function and perform most of our normal … to bring to your attention a spectacular recent feature in Science that describes the remarkable work of NHGRI’s physician scientist Dan Kastner, the outgoing NHGRI …
News Release
NHGRI convened geneticists, biologists, clinicians, bioinformatics specialists and more to provide expert advice on the future of its Genome Sequencing Program.
… 28-29, 2014, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) convened geneticists, biologists, clinicians, … review of the GSP, the previous discussions taking place in 2005 and 2009. After the last review, new core programs … the Genome Sequencing Informatics Tools (GS-IT) program. NHGRI should continue its role as a "genomics trailblazer," …
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.
… I recently had the opportunity to highlight the progress in genomics over the last three decades – from the early years … field that is increasingly relevant to peoples’ lives. NHGRI strives to be at the forefront of efforts to engage and … Recent NHGRI ‘Genomics2020’ Strategic Planning events included a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 5, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., pays tribute to one of NHGRI’s founding staff members and current leaders, Bettie Graham, Ph.D., as she reached a truly remarkable milestone: 50 years of service in the federal government.
… your summer plans — and if you happen to find yourself in the D.C. area — I would encourage you to visit the Genome: … Natural History. As described in the December issue of The Genomics Landscape , the exhibition debuted at the … GenomeTV starting at 11:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research more broadly. The first hour of …
Genomics and Medicine
A list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine compiled by the NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG).
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) compiles a list … of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for … Accomplishments in Genomic Medicine … Accomplishments in Genomic Medicine … educational resources in genomic medicine compiled by the NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG). …