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NHGRI researchers and their collaborators, have successfully used facial analysis software to diagnose Noonan syndrome in Africans, Asians and Latin Americans.
Educational Resources
A gene pool is the total genetic diversity found within a population or a species.
… Gene Pool … A gene pool is the total genetic diversity found within a population or a species. … Genetic Diversity, Genes, Extinction, Population Genetics … A gene … or species. A large gene pool has extensive genomic diversity and is better able to withstand environmental …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded $6.4 million in first-year funding to establish Diversity Centers for Genome Research at three institutions: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Meharry Medical College; and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
… genomics research questions for underserved populations. … Diversity Centers for Genome Research and Principal … awarded $6.4 million in first-year funding to establish Diversity Centers for Genome Research at three institutions. … carried out at these new centers will focus on enhancing diversity among participants in genomics research and …
FAQ
Frequently asked questions on the webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): (RFA-HG-22-026 and RFA-HG-22-027.
… Committee Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives … Diversity Centers for Genome Research Pre-Application Webinar … FAQ … Frequently asked questions on the webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity … … Frequently asked questions on the webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity …
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.
… overcame in their careers, and share how they promote more diversity in their fields. All times are Eastern Time (ET). … Avenue, NW … Historically Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences … … to present, "Historically Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences", …
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.
… The Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office, Ripple Effect … goals and contribute to enhancing genomics workforce diversity. The toolkit provides an overview of current … and Evaluating Trainee Outcomes Toolkit … The Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) office along with other …
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.
… three individuals for their achievements in enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) in the … said Lorjetta Schools, a policy analyst in the Training, Diversity and Healthy Equity Office at NHGRI who coordinated … encourages others to follow their example of making diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility important …
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.
… disadvantaged minority (URM) groups by establishing a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR). The Diversity Center will narrow inequitable representation gaps … the administrative, fiscal and scientific aspects of the Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR), including …
News Release
NIH will fund grants totaling $38 million over five years to develop methods that will improve the way that polygenic risk scores can be used to predict disease in diverse communities.
News Release
NHGRI plans to appoint Vence Bonham Jr., J.D., as acting deputy director, to elevate and accelerate efforts in diversity, inclusion and health equity.
… Appointment will elevate and accelerate NHGRI’s efforts in diversity, inclusion and health equity. … National Human … activities to advance the Institute’s work related to diversity, inclusion, health equity, anti-racism and social … made major contributions to the Institute’s research on diversity, inclusion and health equity. “Vence’s well-honed …