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Grants are awarded to GTEx project to explore human gene expression and regulation in different tissues, and how genomic variation modulates that expression.
… and regulated in different tissues, and the role that genomic variation plays in modulating that expression. … An Atlas of Human Gene Expression The GTEx awards will contribute to a resource database and tissue bank that researchers can use to study how inherited genomic variants - inherited spelling changes in the DNA code …
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NIH recently awarded approximately $6.8 million in grants to several research teams to study the biology of rare and undiagnosed diseases.
… Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN). In addition, six new awards fund research to explore how specific genes and their … in UDN patients with information about the patients' genomic make-up and results from various medical tests. Taken … In this third round of UDN gene function research awards, scientists will study the role of genes in central …
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NHGRI and George Mason University's Institute for Digital InnovAtion co-host the Computational Genomics Conference, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
… technologies are changing the landscape of genetic and genomic research. With resources like cloud computing and big … complex questions and work towards ensuring genetic and genomic advances benefit all. This workshop features a series …
Research Funding
The CEGS Program supports multi-investigator, interdisciplinary research teams who develop novel and innovative genomic research projects.
… of novel approaches for conducting biomedical research at genomic scale. CEGS develop new concepts, methods, … by NHGRI’s current broad research portfolio in basic genomic science, genomic medicine, data science and … … Overview … Funding Opportunities … Explore this page … Awards … Program Staff … The CEGS program supports …
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Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes investigators with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human health.
… Research on Genomics and Global Health, a group that uses genomic tools to understand metabolic disorders such as … obesity, and hypertension. His group is exploring how genomic data from admixed groups and individuals of African ancestry has enhanced approaches to finding genomic variants for complex traits and uncovered ways in …
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Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… grants totaling more than $300,000 will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans as it relates to research … Ebony Madden, Ph.D., an epidemiologist in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research … that they may only have a vague idea about." These awards are supported by NIH grants 1U01HG007654-01 and …
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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.
… this year and will be awarded annually. These NHGRI awards recognize the exceptional efforts of an extramural … Equity Office at NHGRI who coordinated the inaugural awards. Dr. Sabeti, Dr. Graham and Dr. Mc Cartney will each … NHGRI Strategic Vision ” and the 2021 “ Building a Diverse Genomic Workforce: An NHGRI Action Agenda .” NHGRI will issue …
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NHGRI will fund $3.35 million over five years to launch the Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talented Undergraduates into the Genomics Field to Enhance Diversity (GREAT) program.
… large, research-intensive schools. The program provides awards to institutions that are either minority-serving, as … View on YouTube … About NHGRI and NIH … NIH awards $3.35M to promote diversity in genomics training … …
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… Bellen Michael Francis Wangler Baylor College of Medicine Genomic Medicine and Gene Function Implementation for an … Vogel Milko Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill Age-Based Genomic Screening in Newborns, Infants and Children: A Novel … of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston Implementation Science for Genomic Health Translation (INSIGHT) Catherine Astrid …
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The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.