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Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… More complete and sophisticated collection of genome sequences captures significantly more human diversity. … The new pangenome reference is a … the green and dark blue paths miss the C nucleotide in its route and represent a deletion variant. The light blue …
Educational Resources
AIDS is a collection of symptoms known as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
… Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) … AIDS is a collection of symptoms known as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. … … Acid), Retrovirus Virus … AIDS is a collection of symptoms known as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which leads to loss of …
News Release
Researchers identified regions of the genome associated with skin color variation in some African populations, furthering skin disease and cancer research.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … In the first study of its kind, an international team of genomics researchers has identified new regions of the human genome that are associated with skin color variation in …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI articulates goals and objectives to increase the number of individuals from diverse backgrounds in genomics.
… The promise of genomics cannot be fully achieved without successfully … that includes people from groups underrepresented in the genomics enterprise. … To be at the forefront of … a genomics workforce that reflects the diversity of the human population. This will require greatly increasing the …
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.
… The NHGRI-funded Human Pangenome Reference Consortium has released a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise … sequence was generated by the Human Genome Project in 2003. While this reference sequence has been regularly …
News Release
Investigators with The Cancer Genome Atlas have discovered genomic differences in head and neck cancers caused by infection with the human papillomavirus.
… Steven Benowitz … Investigators with The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network have discovered genomic … - in head and neck cancers caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually … transmitted virus in the United States, and the number of HPV-related head and neck cancers has been growing. Almost …
News Release
In an article published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers have found that words scientists use to describe populations have changed from 1949 to 2018.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Survey reveals that use of the term “race” has declined, while “ancestry” and … have found that the words that scientists use to describe human populations — such as race, ancestry, and ethnicity — … on its own but is used more when paired with “ethnicity.” In addition, the use of “ancestry” and “ethnicity” also has …
Event
On September 16, 2015, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) convened a roundtable to discuss the current status of the engagement and inclusion of underrepresented populations in genomics research.
… Additional Resources … On September 16, 2015, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) convened a roundtable to discuss the current status of the engagement and inclusion of underrepresented populations in genomics research. … NIH Intramural Sequencing Center …
Organizational Structure
NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE) works to champion a diverse genomics workforce, address health disparities and reach a more equitable and healthy society.
… development initiatives for individuals underrepresented in biomedical research; and promotes and funds genomics … TiDHE office also provides leadership for implementation of NHGRI’s Action Agenda and helps to communicate the … and evaluate trainee outcomes and measures of success. Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report The report …
Research Funding
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both institutional and individual funding to promote diversity in the genomics workforce. Our programs offer opportunities at the undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, graduate, postdoctoral and faculty levels.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both … institutional and individual funding to promote diversity in the genomics workforce. Our programs offer opportunities … research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to …