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Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… For many years, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has tracked the costs … for establishing the DNA sequencing capacity of the NHGRI Genome Sequencing Program. Here, NHGRI provides an analysis of these data, which gives one view of the remarkable improvements in …
Talking Glossary
Data science involves the study of large, complex data sets that arise from various types of research projects.
… Data Science … Data science involves the study of large, complex data sets that arise from various types of research projects. … Data science involves the study of large, complex data sets …
News Release
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has selected Valentina Di Francesco as the Institute’s first chief data science strategist and director of its new Office of Genomic Data Science. In this role, she will provide leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science. NHGRI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
… A. Bates, M.S. … She will lead new NHGRI Office of Genomic Data Science. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has selected Valentina Di … Provide guidance for NHGRI’s implementation of NIH data sharing policies, and promote the proper governance, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 13, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., announces the appointment of Valentina Di Francesco as founding director of the NHGRI Office of Genomic Data Science.
… three decades, starting before the launch of the Human Genome Project. She was a cherished NHGRI grantee, advisor, … move into 2022, stay safe and healthy! All the best,   … Data sharing is central to the field of genomics. Both human and …
Fact Sheet
Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… The Big Picture Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to … ethical, legal and societal implications of genomic data sharing? Performing genomic research carries with it a set of … ethical responsibilities, as information about a person's genome sequence is associated with complex issues related to …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have developed the Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) workbook, which helps people use their family history to assess their risk for heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
… with family members. … Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … Institutes of Health (NIH), have developed the Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) … journal Public Health Genomics , the researchers published data gathered from questions on the efficacy of the workbook …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI center focused on computationally intensive approaches to analyze large-scale genomic data and identifying genetic contributions to human disease.
… The Center for Genomics and Data Science Research focuses on the development and … approaches to analyze large-scale genetic and genomic data, with a particular focus on identifying genetic … developing new statistical methods and software to analyze data sets emanating from large-scale genetic association and …
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from the May 23, 2023 informational webinar, ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy.
… the large number of resources available regarding the DMS Policy, where should I start? NIH resources regarding the DMS Policy are available on the NIH Scientific Data Sharing site. Consider starting with the e-Learning Webinars, …
News Release
Three practical strategies for reducing the risk of re-identification, the process by which anonymized personal genomic data are matched with the owner.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … Data sharing is key to the success of medical research, and … & Health (GA4GH) and funded in part by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The Beacon Project tests …
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… scientific research should be balanced: the need to share data broadly to maximize its use for ongoing scientific … privacy of the research participants (see  Genomic Data Sharing Policy  below). In addition, NIH issues  Certificates … for genetic information, which can be explored in the Genome Statute and Legislation Database . The Common Rule …