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A 10-part seminar series in 2021 that focuses on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.”
… ET Bold Prediction #1: Generating and analyzing a complete human genome sequence will be routine for any research … ET Bold Prediction #2: The biological function(s) of every human gene will be known; for non-coding elements in the human genome, such knowledge will be the rule rather than the …
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 … we can benefit all of humankind. … About the National Human Genome Research Institute … National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Homepage … Official …
Statement
NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D, Ph.D., provides remarks for the May 10, 2023 media briefing about the new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… you, Lisa. Hello, I’m Eric Green, Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, one of the Institutes and … we announce a major advance in generating a high-quality human pangenome reference . This pangenome reference … of humanity's DNA blueprint, with significantly greater human diversity than previous reference sequences. With …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… uses for DNA sequencing is not to just sequence one human genome - but rather to sequence many human genomes to … specific variants in your genome sequence influence your response to medications. … In order for our bodies to use … gene . Not surprisingly, this gene helps control the immune response. As a result of their work, the country of …
Summit
This Summit is a 5-year initiative (2016-2020) designed to help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics.
… The International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics is a 5-year initiative … systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics. Increasing their access to these … health initiatives, which aim to improve health and secure human lives. The Human Genome Project (HGP), led by the …
Infographic
An infographic that explains why we need a new human pangenome reference.
… … The original human genome reference sequence is outdated. The original human genome reference sequence was generated by the Human Genome Project in 2003. While this reference sequence …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), on genetics, genomic …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 106th Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on September 16, 2025.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 106th Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on September 16, 2025. All times are in … 1100 … 106th Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research … The National Human Genome Research …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 105th Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on June 18, 2025.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 105th Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on June 18, 2025. All times are in ET. … 1100 … 105th Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research … The National Human Genome Research …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 99th Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on May 15, 2023.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold the 99th Meeting of National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on May 15, 2023. Request an … 1100 … 99th Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research … The National Human Genome Research …