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The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… The video, presentations, and meeting report of the “Genomic Medicine XIII: Developing a Clinical Genomic Informatics Research Agenda” meeting are now … genomic-based clinical informatics resources and related knowledge gaps; determined facilitators and barriers that …
Outreach
The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome.
… populations; and what the next decade holds in terms of genomic advances. A Spectrum of Perspectives: Native Peoples …
Fact Sheets
Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… pinpoints genes that are essential to life and highlights genomic signals that control gene function across many … researchers are using comparative genomics to reveal the genomic underpinnings of disease in animals with the hope of …
News Release
NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases. … (CCDG), which will use genome sequencing to explore the genomic contributions to common diseases such as heart … Genomics (CMG), which will continue investigating the genomic underpinnings of rare, typically inherited diseases, …
News Release
The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom.
… remains a reliable way for them to learn and apply new knowledge and skills to their job. New participants, Short … “The teachers who take the course can then spread the knowledge to others. This sets the stage for a new generation …
Human Genome Project
Video testimonials from prominent members of the genomics community commemorating and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
Enhancing the Genomics Workforce
The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing the Genomics Workforce was developed to honor investigators who have made a significant influence on the development of the genomics workforce. The award recognizes efforts that provide and create career development opportunities for researchers from all backgrounds and helping to ensure that researchers have access to resources within their organization.
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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 … explores and advises on issues related to the adoption of genomic medicine. … The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group arose from genomic medicine implementation efforts outlined by the 2011 … Genomic Medicine Meetings Other Genomic Medicine Meetings and …
News Release
Healthcare professionals now have access to a range of educational and clinical genomics resources on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center website
… the growing need among health care professionals for knowledge in genomics, a science that is paving the way for … Messersmith, Ph.D., a health policy analyst with NHGRI's Genomic Healthcare Branch, which created the website. "Our goal now is to provide easy access to genomic resources produced by professional societies in …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
… Scientists have had the knowledge and ability to edit genomes for many years, but … CRISPR-Cas9, Genome Editing Technology, Genome Editing, Genomic Technology, Gene Editing, Gene Therapy, DNA Editing …