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The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… especially in light of the growing need for international research collaborations to tackle major challenges in genomic … end, NHGRI plans to establish a new intramural precision health research program. Dr. Les Biesecker, Chief of the … researchers for conducting patient-specific precision health research.  With the prolific advances in the …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… who have given permission for their DNA to be used for research are from European ancestry, making many populations … can identify genomic variants associated with various health outcomes at the individual and population levels. This … understanding and potentially reenforce existing disparities in genomics research. … The code embedded within …
Staff
Dr. Ayo Doumatey is a Research Fellow and Laboratory Manager at NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… Doumatey is currently a Staff Scientist at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH), part of National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Doumatey received her Bachelor’s and …
Event
On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint workshop - Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health.
… On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint … Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health. … 6710B Rockledge Drive Bethesda, Maryland … Genomic …
Research Training
Institutional and individual funding from NHGRI to help scientists develop research and professional skills.
… scientific and medical breakthroughs to improve human health. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both institutional and … genomic advances, technology, and implementation on health disparities and health equity. Within these areas, approaches …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
… NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health. … $1000 Genome Program Genetic Association … (MLP) Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Undiagnosed …
Staff
Dr. Daniel Shriner is a researcher in NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… values. In 2008, Dr. Shriner joined the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health within the National Human Genome Research Institute, … Shriner , D ., Adeyemo, A. 2013. Genome science and health disparities: a growing success story? Genome Med. , 5(7):61. …
Research Training
An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (Post-Bac IRTA) provides the … in biomedical investigation in National Human Genome Research Institute laboratories. … While in this program, … world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. In addition, during their tenure in the program, …
Health
Resources about genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history.
… genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history. … Related Content … For Patients and Families … genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history.​ … Resources about genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history. … Health …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Institute to achieve the highest level of genomic innovation, reduce health disparities and foster health equity in areas related to genomics and genomic medicine.
… / Houston Methodist Hospital Racial inequities in health and what we can do about them October 8, 2020 David R. … the highest level of genomic innovation, reduce health disparities and foster health equity in areas related to … of NHGRI of issues relevant to its portfolio of genomics research and related programs. … Articles and Commentary … …