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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.
… Health.    … Sarah E. Graham et al. The power of genetic diversity in genome-wide association studies of lipids . …
The Genomics Landscape
In March 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., honors the recipients of the inaugural Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce - Pardis Sabeti (Harvard University), Bettie Graham (NHGRI) and Ann Mc Cartney (University of California, Santa Cruz) - for exemplifying powerful ways to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
… and high-priority value for NHGRI is to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the … each of these awardees exemplify powerful ways to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Dr. Sabeti’s … NHGRI’s founding, Dr. Graham has led efforts to support diversity in the genomics workforce. In her role as director …
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Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based on data from the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative.
… that were not designed to sufficiently capture the genomic diversity of these individuals. This extraordinary effort has … Leading-Edge Genomics Tool to Address African Genomic Diversity … Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based on … Africa Initiative. … H3Africa Consortium, African genomic diversity, Genome-wide Assocation Studies, GWAS, H3AFrica … …
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An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa. The region is the most … that makes each individual unique. "The rich genomic diversity in sub-Saharan African populations can offer new … studies that will take advantage of the rich genomic diversity among sub-Saharan African populations. Despite …
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Diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a new study by researchers from the NIH and Harvard Medical School.
… specify inclusion standards or justification for lack of diversity as a requirement for publication. Implementation of … Research Sequencing Platform. Read the study: Lack Of Diversity In Genomic Databases Is A Barrier To Translating … the NIH and Harvard Medical School. ​ … Genomic database diversity, precision medicine, non-European populations and …
Event
The NHGRI and NCI held a pre-application webinar on May 15, 2020, for the Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) RFA-HG-20-001 and RFA-HG-20-002.
… will be made available on this page. … Webinar … PRS Diversity Consortium Webinar … The NHGRI and NCI held a …
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA)
The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Genomics Workforce was developed to honor investigators who have made a significant influence on enhancing DEIA in the genomics workforce.
… The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the … Frequently Asked Questions … NHGRI recognizes leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the … workforce February 13, 2023 … News … For Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the …
Event
The Ethical Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program is hosting a webinar to gather specific feedback on four potential goals for the field of ELSI research over the next decade.
Office of Genomic Data Science
NHGRI is committed to increase the availability of educational and research opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS).
…   Expired RFA-HG-22-002 : Educational Hub for Enhancing Diversity in Computational Genomics and Data Science (U24 … 27, 2023 ) Webinar: Educational Hub for Enhancing Diversity in Computational Genomics and Data Science ( July … this Page … Program Staff … Related Content … Enhancing Diversity in Computational Genomics and Data Science … …
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… Reviews Genetics that lays out the challenges to achieving diversity in genomics research, the ways in which NHGRI has … (AMA) to discuss the variety of ways in which participant diversity can expand the translation of research findings and … NHGRI staff answer questions during NHGRI's Reddit AMA on Diversity. Image Credit: Ernesto Del Aguila III, NHGRI.   …