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Dr. Charles Rotimi is the scientific director of and NIH Distinguished Investigator in the Division of Intramural Research. He also serves as the director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… and determinants of common complex diseases in human populations with particular emphasis on populations of the African Diaspora. His team published the … environmental risk factors, with particular emphasis on populations of African ancestry. The Africa America Diabetes …
Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE)
The Diversity Centers for Genome Research Consortium aims to support the development of innovative genomic research projects through infrastructure building and the formation of interdisciplinary research teams at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), institutions with a documented record and/or historical and current mission of recruiting, educating, training and graduating students from any of the populations identified as underrepresented in biomedical research.
… training and graduating students from any of the populations identified as underrepresented in biomedical … training and graduating students from any of the populations identified as underrepresented in biomedical … training and graduating students from any of the populations identified as underrepresented in biomedical …
News Release
Three summer interns advanced biomedical research as part of the NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Sciences.
… out the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations , an online resource that helps healthcare … out The Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations as part of the NIH Summer Internship Program in … syndrome, Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations, Max Muenke, Paul Kruszka … Three summer interns …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… from the meeting are now available online . … The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) … breast cancer risk in highly indigenous Latin American women – Laura Fejerman Scientists reflect on the … on COVID-19 testing among underserved and/or vulnerable populations Emergency competitive revisions for …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
… vigor to studies of the genomics of African ancestral populations, health disparities in underrepresented … of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Hanchard is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. He is also a …
News Release
An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… unique. "The rich genomic diversity in sub-Saharan African populations can offer new insights about disease … and trypanosomiasis. The genetic variant frequency in populations from endemic and non-endemic regions suggests … may be in response to the different environments these populations have been exposed to over time. The researchers …
About Genomics
A group of researchers, led by the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium, has released a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise a human “pangenome” reference. Encompassing genome sequences from 47 people of diverse ancestries (with the goal of increasing that number to 350 by mid-2024), the human pangenome reference captures significantly more population diversity than the previous reference sequence.
… with goal of making genomics more useful for diverse populations NewScientist : What is the human pangenome and …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic disorders, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and kidney disease.
… dyslipidemia, and kidney diseases, in different human populations with particular attention to African Americans and Africans. Recent African origin populations, such as African Americans, provide unique … ascertained population-based cohort of 350 African American (AA) families with a minimum of five people per …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 5, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., pays tribute to one of NHGRI’s founding staff members and current leaders, Bettie Graham, Ph.D., as she reached a truly remarkable milestone: 50 years of service in the federal government.
… and Sharing: Responsible Management and Sharing of American Indian/Alaska Native Participant Data provides information … … NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture , with support from the …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… occur at different frequencies across different human populations; some are rare and unique to specific families, while others are common and found across populations. Genomes from distinct populations differ due to multiple factors, including who …