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The Genomics Landscape
In May 4, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details a report released by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, that provided a series of recommendations for using population descriptors in future genetics and genomics studies.
… we celebrated three anniversaries — the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA's double-helical structure, the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project, and the 20th anniversary of National … April 25, that highlighted relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluded with the annual Louise M. Slaughter …
Event
On October 20, 2022, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences", a program that explores the experiences of renowned African American biomedical researchers and physicians.
… … Moderator … Panelists … Panelists Cont'd … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue … The researchers will discuss why they chose a career in medicine, recount their experiences with mentors, discuss …
Educational Resources
The Human Genome Project was an international project that mapped and sequenced the entire human genome.
… Human Genome Project … The Human Genome Project was an … Conducted from 1990 to 2003, the project was historic in its scope and scale as well as its groundbreaking approach for the free release of genomic data well ahead of publication, leading to a new …
Diversity Center
Meharry Medical College establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR) that will narrow inequitable representation gaps for underrepresented, disadvantaged minority by realizing their vision to promote African ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged.
… research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams … and processes supporting academic excellence in genomics research of populations with African ancestry. … genomics research efforts and findings among diverse community groups and audiences. Through these …
Diversity in the Genomics Workforce
The Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) office along with other NHGRI colleagues have developed the Identifying and Evaluating Trainee Outcomes Toolkit to help programs from all over the country learn more about best practices for evaluating training programs related to genomic workforce diversity, research, and genomic workforce programs.
… using this toolkit, programs can better support trainees in their career goals and contribute to enhancing genomics … workforce diversity. The toolkit provides an overview of current methods, challenges and best practices to consider … considered for all trainees across career stages and areas of interest, including undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral …
News
NHGRI recognizes leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the genomics workforce
NHGRI is honoring three individuals for their achievements in enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) in the genomics workforce. These individuals are the first recipients of NHGRI’s Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce, which was launched this year and will be awarded annually.
… Recipients of a new NHGRI award include an extramural investigator and two NHGRI staff members. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … is honoring three individuals for their achievements in enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility …
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… how genomic variation contributes to health and disease in all populations. While the field of genomics has made progress in including diverse and … participants for genome research? From the National Human Genome Research Institute: Hi, this is Vence! Great …
Event
Several NIH Institutes, Offices and Centers are partnering to host a two-day virtual workshop on May 28-29, 2024, to further explore the recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) 2023 report, Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research: A New Framework for an Evolving Field, with regards to legacy genomic data. 
… is open to all, but registration will be required. … All of Us Research Program National Cancer Institute National Human Genome Research Institute National Institute on Aging … (NASEM) 2023 report, Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research: A New Framework for an …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is illuminating human and family origins at a level not previously possible.
… Genomics is illuminating human and family origins at a level not previously possible. … … Did you know that your genome helps uncover the history of your ancestors, both near and distant? Advances since the … sequences. This reveals genomic changes that have occurred in different populations over time, which provides a more …
News Release
In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Study of millions of people from diverse ancestral groups … of genomic variants associated with blood lipid levels. … In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, … The authors include researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National …