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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 …
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 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 … diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… describes the largest and most comprehensive catalog of genomic variants that affect gene expression produced to … trait loci (QTL), specifically associations between known genomic variants and the level of gene expression in various … Stephanie Morris about the Institute’s new Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program. As featured in …
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 … epidemiologist and program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomic Medicine. She received her M.P.H. and Ph.D. degrees … formed to expand understanding of ancestral differences in genomic disease associations in large, diverse, …
News
To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… regardless of genetic ancestry. … To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a … recalibrated these genetic tests using ancestrally diverse genomic data. As reported in Nature Medicine , the optimized … of their genetic ancestry,” said Dr. Lennon. “The diversity of the All of Us dataset was critical for our …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… 1 to 2 p.m. highlighting publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, … together illustrative stories of remarkable genetic and genomic advances, the film highlights the major breakthroughs … trial of investigational vaccine for COVID-19 begins Genomic study points to natural origin of COVID-19 Gene …
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… mouse and rat April 2003 Functional Analysis Develop genomic-scale technologies High-throughput oligonucleotide …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI will play a crucial role in the NIH UNITE initiative to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in genomics.
… expansive new efforts for all of NIH to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in science, with the ultimate goal … 27 institutes and centers who are passionate about racial diversity, equity, and inclusion and stands for: U … policy, culture, and structure to promote workforce diversity … Submit Feedback … Funding Opportunities … UNITE …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… being cognizant of important issues related to things like diversity, equity, social justice, data sharing, and team … (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of … related to DNA synthesis and editing, characterizing genomic variants, understanding genomic mosaicism, and …