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The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… availability of PCR was instrumental to the success of the Human Genome Project, with PCR-based methods now central to … month. The 87th meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on September 16. You can join us via GenomeTV for the “open session” at 10:00 AM by live videocast. In …
News Release
The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.
… public who can understand the implications of genomics for their health care and evaluate the relevant public policy issues,according to the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) 2011 strategic plan. … To help cultivate an educated citizenry, the American Society of HumanGenetics (ASHG) and NHGRI have …
About NHGRI
The Genomics and Society Working Group advises on planning and priorities for genomics and society activities at NHGRI.
… The Genomics and Society Working Group provides advice on short- and long-range planning and priority setting for genomics and society activities at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). … The NHGRI Genomics and Society Working Group was established in 2012 as a working …
News Release
The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… is rapidly becoming a fixture in our lives. Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, a three-day conference … will be held on June 5 - 7, 2017 by The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and UConn Health in Farmington, … Connecticut. The conference is funded by The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) through a grant to …
Research Funding
The Division of Genomics and Society focuses on the societal issues that need to be studied and addressed as genomics advances.
… The Division of Genomics and Society is responsible for exploring societal issues related to genomics, … The Division of Genomics and Society is one component of NHGRI's activities in the … out its mission, the division also: Assesses the need for research and research training regarding these societal …
News Release
American Indians and Alaska Natives IRB training programs at NIH ensure the welfare of people participating in federally regulated research.
… of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) training program for American Indians and Alaska Natives at the National … certain types of federally-regulated research. To qualify for NIH grants, all researchers must understand and comply … moment soon after successfully recruiting the first two American Indian participants to the NIH IRB training program …
News Release
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) question advertisements by direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry kits that claim to know what it really means to be American Indian.
… kits that claim to know what it really means to be American Indian. … filled the room. Walajahi stood before them. Her passion for this work radiates when she speaks. "The claims of many … ancestry. So, a test that claims an individual has Native American ancestry, could be wrong. Hull soon recognized that …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… to everyday life, but communicating research findings for such complex and nuanced science can be challenging. … audience while balancing accessibility and accuracy. The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human … ASHG/NHGRI Genomics Communications Fellowship is designed for people with an advanced degree who are interested in the …
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.
… at scale. What’s needed, technically or theoretically, for scalable approaches to map genetic effects on … vs behavioral traits)? If there is a tight coupling of genetics and environment and potentially GxE effects, how … understanding of Mendelian inheritance were early foci of human genetics that naturally emphasized family-based studies …
Event
The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human … Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium … The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training …