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The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Late last month, I attended the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) general meeting. The … were – in one way or another – busily involved in the Human Genome Project. Having now attended all 21 AGBT general … Associate Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Human Genetics at Emory University School of Medicine. Chris …
Talking Glossary
RNA-seq, short for RNA sequencing, is a method for sequencing an entire set of RNA molecules.
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the legacy of the Human Microbiome Project as it reaches completion.
… ‘Genomics2020’ Strategic Planning Process entitled “From Genome to Phenotype: Genomic Variation Identification, Association, and Function in Human Health and Disease.” The workshop included valuable … Variation Identification, Association, and Function in Human Health and Disease Workshop” is available . Recent …
News Release
NHGRI awards $6.7 million in new research grants to develop DNA sequencing technologies that are more sensitive, faster, cheaper and more accurate.
… glowing molecules to figure out the correct order of a DNA sequence, and a cell phone-size device that harnesses electric current to decipher the genome. "Parts of the genome remain hidden, or are extremely … of the Division of Genome Sciences at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). "If we can't see …
News Release
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project has created a detailed resource on the letters of life, DNA, identifying genes and regions that may regulate genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… into the organization and regulation of our genes and genome … Project is a worldwide effort to understand how the human genome functions. With the completion of its latest phase, … an encyclopedia detailing the inner workings of the human and mouse genomes … genes and regions that may regulate genes in the human and mouse genomes. …
Media Advisory
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program investigators will present genomic research findings on implications for health and care of newborns during a public webinar session from 1:30 - 5:15 p.m Eastern.
… of newborns at the final public session of the National Human Genome Research Institute’s Newborn Sequencing in Genomic … opportunities associated with the possible use of genomic sequence information for the care of newborns. … or 301-480-5289 for more information. About the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI): NHGRI is one of …
Homepage
Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The Forefront of Genomics.
… on our leadership role in the initial sequencing of the human genome, we collaborate with the world's scientific and … About the National Human Genome Research Institute … National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Homepage … Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The Forefront of Genomics. …
News Release
Small businesses with NHGRI grants were instrumental in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics.
… were instrumental in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics. … (SBIR) grants provided by institutes such as the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), among others. Small … said Michael Smith, Ph.D., program director in the NHGRI Genome Technology Program. “Front-end money like that …
Virtual Exhibit
The Human Genome Project changed traditional understandings of how and why scientific research is conducted. It was, however, not without its detractors. Early in 1990, there was an effort to stop funding for the nascent Human Genome Project, in the form of a letter writing campaign.
… letter, which circulated and spurred the anti-Human Genome Project letter campaign. The first line of the letter reads “The human genome project: mediocre science, terrible science … the University of Kentucky Medical Center, argued that the Human Genome Project would not draw new professionals in …
Event
The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… July 2024 DNA Science and Human Genetics Lawrence Brody, Ph.D. National Human Genome Research Institute Slides Biography … July 2024 History of Genomics and the Human Genome Project Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. National Human Genome … The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training …