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The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… , was featured on the cover of the March issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics . This eye-catching cover pointed to the issue’s publication of Charles’ 2022 American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) presidential … … The dogs of Chernobyl: Demographic insights into populations inhabiting the nuclear exclusion zone Spatola et …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the International Common Disease Alliance's scientific plenary and launch meeting in September, which included an international panel on opportunities emerging outside the U.S., North America, and Europe; discussions about polygenic risk scores; and an overview about data platforms, data sharing, and ethics.
… workshops held on Oct. 31, 2019; a poster session at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting … “Integrating the Past and Future of ELSI Research” at the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities Annual Meeting … the history and genomic evolution of African populations. Through this work, her team continues to …
News Release
NIH is awarding $18.9 million towards research that aims to accelerate the use of genome sequencing in clinical care for all individuals.
… individuals and groups, including diverse and underserved populations, and in healthcare settings that extend beyond … could potentially be put into practice. "Engaging patient populations that are traditionally underrepresented in … that covers geographical areas from the racially diverse populations in Houston, to the underrepresented minority …
Media Advisory
On December 7, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a webinar to discuss the key findings from a recently released Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report.
… This past month, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) released the Human … senior director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, American Society of Human Genetics Marc S. Williams, president, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Heather …
Genetic Disorders
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States.
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… for example, more affected? Session 3 – Families, Populations, and Societies The resemblance among relatives … a.m. Session Three: Genetic Architecture – Families, Populations, and Societies Chair: Iain Mathieson, University … 9:55 a.m. An Epidemiological Lens on Precision in Study Populations and Questions for Genetic Research Gen Wojcik, …
Event
On May 23, 2023, NHGRI will host a webinar: ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy.
… that Accept all Data Types Management and Sharing of American Indian/Alaska Native Participant Data NIH Notice on …
For Patients and Families
A rare disease is generally considered to be a disease that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States at any given time.
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details ClinGen, the first FDA-recognized Public Human Genetic Variant Database.
… … NHGRI will hold a Strategic Planning Session at the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2019 … which involves the use of the guidelines developed by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG). … of Understudied, Underrepresented and Underreported (U3) Populations Funding News Updates to NIH Policy on Early Stage …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.