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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.
… the coming months. For those readers going to the annual American Society of Human Genetics’ annual meeting later this … 25 years. …   The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will host the second part of a … sharing: Responsible management and sharing of American Indian/Alaska Native participant data   NIH and NHGRI News …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… , was featured on the cover of the March issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics . This eye-catching cover pointed to the issue’s publication of Charles’ 2022 American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) presidential …     … The dogs of Chernobyl: Demographic insights into populations inhabiting the nuclear exclusion zone Spatola et …
News Release
NHGRI is awarding Genomic Innovator Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five years.
… medicine, and genomic studies in historically marginalized populations. "The awards reflect a cadre of emerging genomics … greater acceptance and inclusivity.  "As a Filipino American in academia, I had often felt like all the odds were … guidelines for applying personalized medicine in American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) culture.   Le Cong, Ph.D. …
News Release
Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based on data from the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative.
… for those engaged in genomic research in African ancestry populations, Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based … novel content based on sampling of individuals from populations across Africa. This tool promises to address a …
Research Training
An opportunity for students to receive individualized research mentoring, learn about careers in genomics and have access to a network of early-career genome scientists.
…  (Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the International Common Disease Alliance's scientific plenary and launch meeting in September, which included an international panel on opportunities emerging outside the U.S., North America, and Europe; discussions about polygenic risk scores; and an overview about data platforms, data sharing, and ethics.
… workshops  held on Oct. 31, 2019; a poster session at the  American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting … “Integrating the Past and Future of ELSI Research” at the  American Society of Bioethics and Humanities Annual Meeting … the history and genomic evolution of African populations. Through this work, her team continues to …
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 …
Media Advisory
On December 7, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a webinar to discuss the key findings from a recently released Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report.
… This past month, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) released the Human … senior director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, American Society of Human Genetics Marc S. Williams, president, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Heather …
Genetic Disorders
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States.
Event
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, …