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NHGRI hosts a Reddit AMA with Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., and her research group.
… Institute (NHGRI) Centers for Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) program directors. They will answer questions … Learn more about the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) program at … www.genome.gov/10001771/centers-of-excellence-in-genomic-science//centers-of-excellence-in-genomic-science/ Learn more …
News Release
Washington University in St. Louis awarded an honorary Doctor of Science to Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D., for his contributions to the field of genomics.
… University in St. Louis awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D. , in recognition … launch of the Human Genome Project. The honorary Doctor of Science degree is the third award given to Dr. Green by … University in St. Louis awarded an honorary Doctor of Science to Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D., for his contributions …
News Release
After several decades as a major genomics leader, Eric Green is elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical science.
… Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical science. … the Lucille P. Markey Scholar Award in Biomedical Science; the Cotlove Lectureship Award from the Academy of … St. Louis, including being awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree in 2018.  "Getting elected to the National …
Leadership
The Office of the Director oversees general operations; administration; communications; and genomic data science activities for the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… administration; communications; and genomic data science activities for the National Human Genome Research … administration; communications; and genomic data science activities for the National Human Genome Research … administration; communications; and genomic data science activities for the National Human Genome Research …
News Release
NHGRI and other NIH institutes recently participated in the high-energy science communications contest called the Three-minute Talk.
… of Health recently participated in a high-energy science communications contest called the Three-minute Talk … on improvisation at the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, State University of New … in which NHGRI is embracing effective communication of science to the public. "Through these efforts, we are …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… to end structural racism in biomedical research, to science education and outreach, to data science policy and strategy. But before you get to those … issue of The Genomics Landscape , the NHGRI Genomic Data Science Working Group of the National Advisory Council for …
Explainer
Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations. … around 1790, they were tied to colonialism and flawed science. They were used in population surveys for purposes of … and scientifically rigorous advancement of genomic science, genomic medicine and ELSI research. NHGRI is also …
Event
NHGRI will host a two-day symposium, on December 2-3, 2021, examining the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern health sciences.
… p.m. Eliot Slater, Homosexuality and the Origins of "Queer Science" Ross Brooks (Oxford Brookes University) Slides 2:00 … day discrimination and bias? We look to the history of science and medicine to help explain. Since its inception, … Program. NHGRI has invited distinguished historians of science and medicine to speak at a two-day symposium that …
News and Events
Discover the secrets hidden in your genome through illustrations, videos, engaging stories, and the latest science that impacts your life.
… illustrations, videos, engaging stories, and the latest science that impacts your life. … illustrations, videos, engaging stories, and the latest science that impacts your life. …
Staff
Dr. Ajay Pillai was a program director in the Division of Genome Sciences at the National Human Genome Research Institute from 2012 to 2025.​