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In August 2022, NHGRI History of Genomics Program celebrates 10 years of chronicling how the field of genomics began and evolved, with a particular emphasis on the role of NHGRI.
… would be used. We needed a professional historian.” Christopher Donohue, Ph.D., who was just finishing his doctorate in … and public historian, and Britny Kish, co-lead (with Donohue). The program is now under the guidance of lead …
Event
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… - 1:10 p.m. — Welcome and Introduction Eric Green, NHGRI Christopher Donohue, NHGRI 1:10 - 1:40 p.m. — Moderated Discussion: … research Moderator: Nayanika Ghosh, Harvard University Christopher Donohue, NHGRI Erik Parens, The Hastings Center …
News Release
NIH researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version to be enhanced.
… the context of medical care and in society,” underscores Christopher R. Donohue, Ph.D., NHGRI senior historian. “As cognitive …
Event
We invite scholars to submit ideas to be one of six to seven speakers at our symposium, “Irreducible Subjects: Disability and Genomics in the Past, Present, and Future”, with an additional opportunity to join a collected set of papers on the same theme.
… 31, 2023 Final draft of chapters due: December 31, 2023 Christopher Donohue, Ph.D. Historian National Human Genome Research …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the December 2021 NHGRI symposium's success in confronting the difficult pasts of eugenics and scientific racism.
… Eugenics and Scientific Racism .” Led by NHGRI Historian Christopher Donohue, Ph.D., and Oxford Brookes University Professor …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… of Human Genetics Annual Meeting, former fellow Dyanna Christopher, M.P.H. talks about her work and how the …
Staff
Helen Thompson is the Program Specialist for the NHGRI Office of Genomic Data Science.
… Helen received her B.A. in Biology and Communications from Christopher Newport University in 2021. … Biography … Related …
About NHGRI
The Board of Scientific Counselors evaluates the NHGRI intramural research programs and provides periodic technical and scientific peer review.
… evaluations. Board of Scientific Counselors Charter … Christopher Amos, Ph.D. Baylor College of Medicine Institute …
Educational Resources
NHGRI participates in the South By Southwest (SXSW) conference to help increase genomic literacy.
… Panelists: Belen Hurle, Tada Vargas, Christina Daulton and Christopher Williams … SXSW® is the premier destination for …
Health
The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers, and thought leaders to share learning, understand barriers in depth, and discuss issues and potential solutions related to the collection of family health history information.
… Public Health Center of Disease Control and Prevention Christopher Steven Marcum, Ph.D. Genomic Program …