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NIH is establishing the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium, with approximately $11 million awarded in the consortium’s first year of funding. The new consortium aims to advance the generation and analysis of “multi-omic” data for human health research.
… The National Institutes of Health is establishing the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium , with approximately $11 million … data types derived from different research areas — such as genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and … Disease study sites and principal investigators Louise Laurent, M.D., Ph.D., …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… The Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics brings together community liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to engage … The Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics was established in 2014. The partnership brings …
Event
On June 17-18, 2021, NHGRI hosts a workshop, Multi-Omics in Health and Disease: Current Applications, Challenges and Future Directions.
… Eric Green, NHGRI 1:15 - 1:25 p.m. Purpose of Workshop and Agenda overview Joannella Morales, NHGRI 1:25 - 1:35 p.m. … 1: Setting the Stage - Application of multi-omics to study health and disease Moderator: Judy Cho, Icahn School of Medicine at … 2: Perspective/Overview Lessons Learned From Moving Genomics Into the Clinic David Craig, University of Southern …
News Release
NHGRI appointed Carolyn Hutter, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genome Sciences, which researches human genome function in health and disease.
… aiming to understand the function of the human genome in health and disease, and seeks technologies that facilitate genomic discoveries. … the position with extensive experience leading large-scale genomics research programs. Most recently, she co-managed The …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
… is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas. … Basic research exploring human and nonhuman genomes is critical to help scientists … or other NIH Institutes takes place in the petri dish and in nonhuman organisms such as mice or zebrafish. …
Staff
Dr. Lucia Hindorff is the Lead Extramural Training Program Director in the Training, Diversity, and Health Equity Office at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Training Program Director in the Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office at the National Human Genome … project scientist for the Population Architecture using Genomics and Epidemiology (PAGE) program, a consortium formed … CM, Manolio TA, Green ED. Prioritizing diversity in human genomics research. Nat Rev Genet . 2018 Mar;19(3):175-185. …
Event
Workshop on use of race and ethnicity data in genomics, biomedical, and clinical research, and their influence on minority health and health disparities.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) convened a workshop to discuss the use of race and ethnicity data in genomics, biomedical, and clinical research, and their … Workshop on the Use of Race and Ethnicity in Genomics and Biomedical Research …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… Group (GMWG) compiles a list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To … for specific publications by title, author, category and/or by date range. For an explanation about the selection criteria and categories, see the list of categories and their …
News Release
Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk.
… have a gene variant associated sickle cell trait (SCT) and most never have related health complications. Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased … Review They include pulmonary embolism , proteinuria and chronic kidney disease . Findings from this first …
News Release
NIH issues a final Genomic Data Sharing policy to speed the translation of data into knowledge, improve health and protect patient privacy.
… The National Institutes of Health has issued a final NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) … to speed the translation of data into knowledge, products and procedures that improve health while protecting the … policy was posted in the Federal Register Aug. 26, 2014 and published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts Aug. …