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On December 7, 2022, NHGRI will host a webinar to discuss key findings from the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce Survey Report.
… The report concludes that efforts to enhance diversity in the genomics field must improve. With over … All listed times are EST. … Virtual … New report examines diversity in the human genetics and genomics workforce … On …
Diversity Center
The Pacific Center for Genome Research (PCGR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) aims to grow and support Genomic Research workforce at UHM, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), which has a mission to serve historically underrepresented population in biomedical research, namely, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
… of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) aims to grow and support Genomic Research workforce at UHM, a Minority Serving … integrated training pipeline to develop foundational genomic and bioinformatic training and professional … implementing these findings in clinical settings. … The Diversity Center for Genome Research at UHM supports research …
News Release
The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom.
… outreach, Carla Easter, Christina Daulton, Belen Hurle, diversity in genomics workforce … The NHGRI Short Course in …
Staff
Valentina Di Francesco is NHGRI's Chief Data Science Strategist and Director of the Office of Genomic Data Science within the NHGRI Office of the Director.
… Data science Strategist and Director of the Office of Genomic Data Science. In this role, she will provide … for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science. Ms. Di Francesco joined NHGRI in 2014 … Science Program . She coordinated a diverse portfolio of genomic data science and computational biology grants and …
Policy Issues
This glossary contains definitions for commonly used terms (such as "bill", "statute", "regulation" and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database.
… and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database. … Bill: The principal vehicle employed by lawmakers … and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database. … This glossary contains definitions for commonly … and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database. … Policy Issues …
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 …
Staff
Dr. Ebony Madden is the Health Equity and Workforce Diversity Program Director in the Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Dr. Madden is the the Health Equity and Workforce Diversity Program Director in the Training, Diversity and … she served as a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomic Medicine. Prior to joining NHGRI in 2009, she served … Her research interests include population genomics, genomic medicine, complex disease and health disparities. … …
About Genomics
A group of researchers, led by the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium, has released a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise a human “pangenome” reference. Encompassing genome sequences from 47 people of diverse ancestries (with the goal of increasing that number to 350 by mid-2024), the human pangenome reference captures significantly more population diversity than the previous reference sequence.
… pangenome reference captures significantly more population diversity than the previous reference sequence. … The … pangenome BBC: Updated DNA map better reflects human diversity Yahoo!: Scientists announce rough draft of human … News: Genetics Breakthrough: Promising new era of ethnic diversity-informed tests and treatments … Researchers from …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… is important for everyone to be informed about continuing genomic research and to understand the ethical, legal and … in May 2002; its name was subsequently changed to the Diversity Action Plan (DAP). The goal has been to increase … of Excellence in Genomic Science, sequence production and database centers. To learn more about these opportunities, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, looks back on Bettie Graham's 50 years of federal service and as a champion for diversity in the genomics workforce, as she retires at the end of 2023.
… inflammation causes cancer. She is a champion of promoting diversity in research and medicine, modernizing tools for … need concise and current resources to increase their genomic literacy. To help address this need, the … ancestry may be inaccurate Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine Upcoming Videocasts Informational session on …