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The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… of genetic diseases in their nations and the associated public health challenges, is sponsored by NHGRI; a collection … committed to sharing and disseminating tools to inform the public about NHGRI-funded genomics. Towards that end, the … genomics-related topics in a bite-size format for the public to watch and become interested in the general subject …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 6, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about NHGRI's completion of the third phase of the ENCODE Project and how it reveals the most extensive catalog to date of candidate functional elements that may regulate the genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… involving NHGRI-funded research groups. ENCODE’s public research consortium aims to identify all functional … Dr. Collins and CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell discuss the public and private sectors unprecedented efforts to develop a … Dr. Collins and Pfizer’s Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall discuss how public-private partnerships can help expedite scientific …
Culture
Work with a talented team, including world-class scientists at NHGRI. Share genomics and its discoveries with the community and the world.
… Engage . To encourage public dialogue, we build relationships and trust with … address them with scientists, health professionals, the public and policy makers. … nation’s capital. NIH is easily accessible by public transport and campus shuttles that run all day, every …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… Day 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign called the U.S. Surgeon General's … The campaign quickly became a yearly event to raise public awareness about the importance of family health … hosted by NHGRI. The tool has been an important part of public education campaigns about family health history, and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… Intramural Research Program (specifically, within the Engagement Methods Unit of the Social and Behavioral Research … pursue original research studies, with special emphasis on engagement with diverse and underserved groups.  … Ramos joined NHGRI in 2007 after completing her Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics at the University of Washington, where …
Policy Issues
Revisions to the Common Rule modernize, simplify, and enhance oversight for human subjects research in the United States.
… less complex than the NPRM, in large part in response to public comments decrying its complexity as well as due to … privacy, and data protections that will go through a public comment process. The agencies and departments must do … individuals from whom the information is collected. Public health surveillance activities that are necessary to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes James Thomas as the new director for NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC).
… have just opened for the joint ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program . This program provides … a Hispanic-serving institution and one of the largest public universities in the United States. More information …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… question-and-answer session. All seminars are open to the public and recorded for later viewing on GenomeTV . The next … and healthcare, clear and concise communication and engagement with the public is of vital importance. NHGRI will host its first … This forum provides a way to engage with members of the public, such as students, educators, and science-curious …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the recipients for the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor given by the U.S. Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers.
… of professional organizations working together to foster public policies that advance basic biological research and … be at the forefront of efforts to engage and educate the public about genomics. Towards that end, we recently put … 2020 SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas aimed at increasing public genomic literacy. Community votes comprise 30% of the …
Research Funding
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) aims to identify all functional elements in the human and mouse genomes.
… allowing for release of genomic data to unrestricted, public databases: Sample consent for unrestricted access to … produced by ENCODE Consortium members are deposited to public databases, including the ENCODE Portal  and are … ENCODE is a public research consortium aimed at identifying all …