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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.
… data usage and sharing policies that are specific for the African research context. NHGRI plans to participate in the … the development of genomics research capacity on the African continent. … In November 2019, the American College …
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 …
Staff
Dr. Ebony Madden is the Health Equity and Workforce Diversity Program Director in the Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… RQ, Murla CD. Challenges to recruitment and retention of African Americans in the gene-environment trial of response … DRD4 promoter SNPs and gender effects on extraversion in African Americans, Mol Psychiatry . 7(7):786-9. 2002. [ …
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 …
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 …
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 Training
The FLAGSHIP program aims to train early career postdoctoral scientists to become future leaders in genomic sciences research.
… been underrepresented in biomedical research (Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or …