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Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… in May 2002; its name was subsequently changed to the Diversity Action Plan (DAP). The goal has been to increase … research. … Minority Health, Health Disparities, Genetic Diversity, Diversity In Genomics, Human Genome Project … NHGRI aims to …
News Release
CRGGH researchers Amy Bentley and Charles Rotimi have just completed a large-scale, multi-ancestry genome-wide analysis of gene × smoking interactions on the concentration of serum lipids, including high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), and triglycerides.
… those of African ancestry, highlighting the importance of diversity in gene × lifestyle studies. The manuscript … Highlights Importance of Lifestyle Factors and Ancestral Diversity … CRGGH researchers Amy Bentley and Charles Rotimi …
Research Funding
The PAGE Consortium investigates ancestrally diverse populations to gain a better understanding of how genetic factors influence susceptibility to disease.
… study (PheWAS). PAGE II Project Groups are TBD. … Putting Diversity Front and Center June 19, 2019 … PAGE Website …
Research Funding
The Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium aims to advance the application of multi-omic technologies to study health and disease in ancestrally diverse populations.
Research Funding
Frequently asked questions about the Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talented Undergraduates into the Genomic Field to Promote Diversity (GREAT) Program RFA.
… Talented Undergraduates into the Genomics Field to Enhance Diversity (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). … Can I have a … information in the College Navigator . We have a NIGMS diversity training grant. Can we use some of the program … students? No. Per NIH’s Notice of Interest in Diversity, NIH (and NHGRI) encourages individuals from …
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NHGRI researchers will present four platform talks and 55 posters to highlight the institute's diverse portfolio at the 65th annual meeting of ASHG.
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
An FAQ designed to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and the benefits and limitations of these tests.
Event
An April 6-7 workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize future research needs in genomics to advance health equity.
… The workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize … April 6-7 workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize … April 6-7 workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize …
Staff
Dr. Lucia Hindorff is the Lead Extramural Training Program Director in the Training, Diversity, and Health Equity Office at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Lead Extramural Training Program Director in the Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office at the National … teams. … Hindorff LA, Bonham VL, Ohno-Machado L. Enhancing diversity to reduce health information disparities and build … Ginoza MEC, Hutter CM, Manolio TA, Green ED. Prioritizing diversity in human genomics research. Nat Rev Genet . 2018 …
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North Asians may be more closely related to Eastern and Northern Europeans than previously thought.
… selected Mongolians currently included in the Human Genome Diversity Panel , while some Northern European populations … and Northern Europeans than previously thought. … genetic diversity, ancestry, genome sequencing, Lawrence Brody … …