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The primary mission of the Alliance of Genome Resources (the Alliance) is to develop and maintain sustainable genome information resources that facilitate the use of diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This understanding is fundamental for advancing genome biology research and for translating human genome data into clinical utility.
… diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This … Consortium resources serve as well-curated authoritative genomic compendia of diverse model organism annotations to … NHGRI-funded MODs/data resources namely, the Mouse Genome Database (MGD) , WormBase , Zebrafish Information Network …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… of the central challenges in biology is understanding how genomic variation affects genome function to influence … multiple funding opportunities to establish the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium , the … of Directors from 2015-18 and currently serving on the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. Dr. Rotimi will be …
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NIH staff from NHGRI, ODSS, NIMHD and AoU will hold a pre-application informational webinar for prospective applicants to the funding opportunity (RFA-HG-22-002) on July 6, 2022, at 12 p.m. ET.
… … Additional Resources … The Educational Hub for Enhancing Diversity in Computational Genomics and Data Science , or “the Hub,” is an NIH initiative that leverages NHGRI’s Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization and Informatics … the Hub in 2021 to enhance diversity in cloud-based genomic data science education. This initiative aims to …
News Release
North Asians may be more closely related to Eastern and Northern Europeans than previously thought.
… to a new genomics study in Nature Genetics . … New Genomic Data The international team of researchers, including … genetic variation data. "Until now, there has been little genomic information from the peoples of North Asia," said … selected Mongolians currently included in the Human Genome Diversity Panel , while some Northern European populations …
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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.
… University Day 2: April 7 11:00 - 11:10 a.m. Building a Genomic Science Health Equity Research Agenda Speaker: Vence … 11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Talk: Current Challenges in Genomic Research and Genomic Medicine That Lead to Health … The workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG) is compiling a list of … interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for … GMWG published the following notable accomplishments: 2023 Genomic Medicine Year in Review 2022 Genomic Medicine Year in …
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.
… Group of the Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (CHARGE) consortium . Key findings from … 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 …
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The IGNITE PTN supports a network of multi-site clinical groups involving diverse settings and populations to conduct two pragmatic clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… The Implementing Genomic in Practice (IGNITE) Network was established in 2013 … and RFA-HG-13-004 ) to develop methods for incorporating genomic information into clinical care and explore the … the network, IGNITE I , was a consortium of collaborative genomic medicine pilot Demonstration Projects designed to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… efforts to develop a plan for substantially increasing the diversity of the genomics workforce in the United States. … (ACMG) recently published guidance on incorporating genomic data into electronic health records (EHRs). EHRs are … patients and doctors and for patient health overall. As genomic information about patients becomes more and more …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also include working with … A global look at cancer genomes Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine Genomics Videos Eighty-eighth meeting: … to Apply for PA-18-906 "Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research Research Supplements to …