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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.
… to the genomics revolution. Kary Mullis, inventor of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Nobel Prize winner, passed away last month. The availability of PCR was instrumental to the success of the Human Genome Project, with PCR-based methods now central to …
News Release
The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.
… Realizing the benefits of genomics will require an educated 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. …
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 …
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The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… From prenatal genetic screening to the genetic testing of women with family histories of breast cancer, genomics is rapidly becoming a fixture in our lives. Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, a three-day conference … 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 … The Division of Genomics and Society is one component of NHGRI's … area described in the 2011 Strategic Plan as "Genomics & Society," which focuses on the societal issues that need to …
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American Indians and Alaska Natives IRB training programs at NIH ensure the welfare of people participating in federally regulated research.
… Aha moments were among the unexpected outcomes of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) training program for American Indians and Alaska Natives at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). IRBs are committees, at NIH and at other … moment soon after successfully recruiting the first two American Indian participants to the NIH IRB training program …
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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. … Hull, PhD. and Hina Walajahi traveled to Alaska in July of 2018 to give a talk on ethics and genetic ancestry tests, … 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.
… audience while balancing accessibility and accuracy. The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome … in the development, coordination, and implementation of innovative, newsworthy communications products to help … provides experiences working: At the National Institutes of Health within NHGRI’s Office of Communications With ASHG’s …
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.
… optical methods allow us to profile the molecular features of cells at scale. What’s needed, technically or … 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.
… 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 … Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase …