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Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… Cooperative Study of Hereditary Prostate Cancer in African Americans Collaborative study with Howard University … the genes involved in hereditary prostate cancer in African-American men. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture.
… (or how they described themselves). Large studies of African Americans in the United States have shown that their … Latino genomes in the United States show a mix of DNA from African, Native American, and European sources. It turns out …
News Release
In an article published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers have found that words scientists use to describe populations have changed from 1949 to 2018.
… has increased over time. Geographic-based terms like “African,” “Asian” and “European” are also on the rise. …
Genetic Disorders
Thalassemia is a group of inherited diseases of the blood that affect a person's ability to produce hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.
… of Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern, Southern Asian and African Ancestry. The two main types of thalassemia are …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes Dr. Bill Gahl's achievements as Clinical Director.
… New Fellowship Program Will Support the Next Generation of African Scientific Leaders The Future of Minority Health and …
Staff
Abdel Elkahloun is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Office of Scientific Core Facilities.
… in Omental Adipose Tissue of Morbidly Obese Diabetic African Americans. J Endocrinol Metab, 5(3): 199-210. 2015. [ …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 6, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). a well-respected and highly used large-scale DNA sequencing center that exemplifies the evolution of the field of genomics and the ever-increasing abilities to produce prodigious amounts of genomic data.
… next 25 years. … The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will host the second … United States, sickle cell disease is most prevalent among African Americans. About one in 12 African Americans carry the sickle cell trait. Hispanic …
Research Funding
The PAGE Consortium investigates ancestrally diverse populations to gain a better understanding of how genetic factors influence susceptibility to disease.
… causal genetic variants across approximately 100,000 African Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians, …
Research Funding
The IGNITE PTN supports a network of multi-site clinical groups involving diverse settings and populations to conduct two pragmatic clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… L1 (APOL1) genetic risk information to hypertensive African ancestry patients and their primary care providers on …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the recent launch of the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award.
… Launch Large Study on Aggressive Prostate Cancer in African-American Men A Bacterium Reaches Out and Grabs Some …