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Coordinates activities across the Genome Sequencing Program components
… The National Human Genome Research Institute's Genome Sequencing Program Coordinating Center (GSPCC) was funded in 2016 to coordinate activities across the Genome Sequencing Program components. … and administrative activities including: Tracking genome sequencing and analysis costs; data production and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… I gave four talks – specifically, at the Indian Academy of Sciences in Bangalore, the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics in Kolkata, the National Institute of … Next : Jan. 17 – Apr. 12, 2020 Museum of Science & History Jacksonville, Florida … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics. …
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 first such AGBT meeting was held in 2000, when most of the attendees were – in one way or another – busily … it is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… balancing accessibility and accuracy. The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics … for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.  Fellows will actively …
News Release
NIH issues a notice seeking public comment on a proposed update to the data management of genomic summary results under the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… Today, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice in its Guide to Grants and … public comment on a proposed update to the data management of genomic summary results under the NIH Genomic Data Sharing … and is especially interested in hearing from members of the general public, research participants, and/or the …
Staff
Dr. Rene Sterling is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… is a program director in NHGRI. She oversees a portfolio of research, training, and career development grants related … to the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of advances in genomic research. She also serves as an … multi-site research projects addressing the integration of genomics into medicine. Over the last 20 years, Dr. …
Explainer
Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… The Big Picture Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical … important given the ethical, legal and social implications of their historical and current use.  This explainer … and biomedical research.  The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) assessed the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Thirty years ago, today, the Human Genome Project (HGP) officially launched. I was there on the … then a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of genomics pioneer Maynard Olson at Washington University School of Medicine. The university was fortunate to have been …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… As is likely the case for many of your organizations, NHGRI and NIH are starting to bring some of our staff back to the physical workplace. This will … research and training environment, combating all forms of harassment is a priority for NIH. I would like to call to …
News Release
Grants are awarded to GTEx project to explore human gene expression and regulation in different tissues, and how genomic variation modulates that expression.
… The National Institutes of Health has awarded eight grants as part of the Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project to explore … An Atlas of Human Gene Expression The GTEx awards will contribute to a … Volpi, Pharm.D., Ph.D., GTEx program director in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome …