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A polygenic risk score is one way by which people can learn what their risk of developing a disease is, based on the total number of genomics variants related to the disease.
… the role that genetics plays in diseases across different populations. A “ polygenic risk score ” is one way by which … may not be adequate data about genomic variants from other populations for calculating a polygenic risk score in those populations. This historic lack of diversity in genomic …
Fact Sheet
Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… that aims to account for genomic variation across human populations, thereby reducing biases that can come with the … sufficient knowledge about genomic variation in all human populations, bringing equity in the benefits of genomic … plants, animals and other organisms. Such diversity keeps populations healthy and is fundamental to natural selection, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
… diabetes in Nigeria. This is the largest such study in an African population. The researchers found that type 2 … diabetes disrupts metabolic processes consistently across populations. Additionally, the study highlighted a new … that examining how diseases progress in diverse populations is an important step towards providing …
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… genomic variation contributes to health and disease in all populations. While the field of genomics has made progress in including diverse and underrepresented populations in genomics-based studies, a recent analysis … findings and the steps they're taking to ensure all populations are included. Our hosts were Eric Green, M.D., …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded $6.4 million in first-year funding to establish Diversity Centers for Genome Research at three institutions: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Meharry Medical College; and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
… important genomics research questions for underserved populations. … Diversity Centers for Genome Research and … institutions with a record of educating underrepresented populations in biomedical research,” said Ebony Madden, … institutions with a record of educating underrepresented populations in biomedical research. “The significance of …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to engage communities on genomics, inform and … liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to engage communities around genomic science, to …
Staff
Dr. Meeks is a Research Fellow at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… (Windhoek, Namibia) and the UNICEF Eastern and Southern African Regional Office. Before transitioning to Research … as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, in diverse populations. She uses innovative study designs to gain … diseases in underrepresented populations, in particular African-ancestry populations. These innovative designs …
Staff
Dr. Guanjie Chen is a senior research fellow with the NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… association study of hypertension and blood pressure in African Americans. PLoS Genet 2009 Jul. PMID: 19609347 … among obesity, inflammation, and Insulin Resistance in African Americans and West Africans. Obesity. 2010 Mar. PMID: … for imputation of untyped markers in admixed populations. Genet Epidemiol. 2010 Apr. PMID: 19918757 …
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 …
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… Genomic Medicine: Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles for African American Communities Julio David Duarte University of … Pharmacogenetic Testing in Medically Underserved Populations Renata Constance Gallagher University of … Medicine Risk Assessment Model for Diverse Primary Care Populations and Settings Joseph F. Peterson Jing Hao David L. …