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On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… for example, more affected?  Session 3 – Families, Populations, and Societies The resemblance among relatives … a.m.  Session Three: Genetic Architecture – Families, Populations, and Societies Chair: Iain Mathieson, University … 9:55 a.m.  An Epidemiological Lens on Precision in Study Populations and Questions for Genetic Research Gen Wojcik, …
Staff
Dr. Hanchard is a clinical investigator within the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) and head of the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the CPHR.
… on the genetics of complex childhood diseases in diverse populations. In addition, Dr Hanchard cared for patients with … of diversity among genomic studies, with populations of African ancestry being particularly underrepresented, despite … in children, and is found more often among populations of African- or Hispanic ancestries. Children with COEH are …
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. …
News Release
Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes investigators with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human health.
… such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension in different populations, with a focus on the African Americans and Africans. As a genetic epidemiologist … how genomic data from admixed groups and individuals of African ancestry has enhanced approaches to finding genomic …
Staff
Dr. Ayo Doumatey is a Research Fellow and Laboratory Manager at NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… disorders especially obesity and obesity-related traits in populations of African ancestry. One of her research interests is to … molecular mechanisms in metabolically healthy obese African Americans. NPJ Genom Med. 2018 Jan 29; 3:4. doi: …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the important genomics legacy of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as it comes to an end.
… with the aim of developing a sustainable and collaborative African genomics research enterprise. With most of its … and the UK Wellcome Trust (in strong partnership with the African Society for Human Genetics ), H3Africa has fostered … the opportunity to study the genomes of different African populations. H3Africa has also enabled African scientists to …
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… Roundtable on Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics National Human Genome Research … we have half of the ability to find incidental findings in African Americans compared to Europeans. The discussants … work has provided. Byrd works on studying Alzheimer’s in African Americans and shared her insights that African A …
Jobs at NHGRI
An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section (CCDGS), a new section in the Center for Precision Health Research at NHGRI, under Dr. Neil Hanchard.
… cell disease, and early-onset high blood pressure - in African- and African-ancestry populations. The successful candidate will be responsible for …
Fact Sheet
Enhancing the diversity of the research workforce fosters innovation and creativity.
… women (particularly in leadership positions), and LGBTQ+ populations can pinpoint gaps in research questions, ask the … a low proportion of U.S. citizens from underrepresented populations , which is even lower for advanced degrees. But …
Staff
Dr. Amy Bentley is a Staff Scientist with the NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… to investigate complex diseases in the context of diverse populations and the accompanying spectrum of variation in … cardiometabolic traits, particularly serum lipids, in African ancestry populations. She also focuses on the complex … (CHARGE) consortium, in order to support the inclusion of African ancestry populations in such efforts. Dr. Bentley is …