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30 Oral Histories
For the 30th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, the History of Genomics Program is featuring 30 oral histories from 30 key people working in genomics, as part of its broader efforts to capture people’s personal perspectives on history.
… Interviews with genomic leaders … For the 30th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, the History of Genomics Program is featuring 30 oral histories from 30 key …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this November, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… that this special day is also National Family Health History Day . … Family health history is important to your health and can help you detect … your loved ones, who could benefit from better knowledge of their health risks and those of their children. And, …
News Release
Check out this video from NHGRI Director Eric Green talking about the importance of knowing your family health history.
… national public health campaign entitled the Family Health History Initiative. Every year since then, the Surgeon … has recognized Thanksgiving as National Family Health History Day. … A Message from the Director This year, the … NHGRI Director Eric Green talking about the importance of knowing your family health history and explaining how the …
Event
As part of the tenth anniversary of the National Human Genome Research Institute’s (NHGRI) History of Genomics Program, members from The Amaral Lab from Northwestern University will present a virtual lecture on how they have used the program’s archive to better understand how a major funding institute like NHGRI has helped shape genomics.
… Speakers … Slides … Thanks to the meticulous nature of Human Genome Project architects, the National Human Genome … physical documents from the project and more recent genomics initiatives.  The comprehensiveness of this … To commemorate the 10 th anniversary of the NHGRI History of Genomics Program, the Institute will host a …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… health campaign called the U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative. The campaign quickly became a yearly … event to raise public awareness about the importance of family health history, and encourage all families to learn … Health Portrait has a new home, the CDC Public Health Genomics Knowledge Base (PHGKB). CDC's Office of Public …
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.
… The first such AGBT meeting was held in 2000, when most of the attendees were – in one way or another – busily … is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect … … Current : Jan. 17 – Apr. 12, 2020 Museum of Science & History Jacksonville, Florida … A monthly update from the …
Professional Development Programs
Provides exposure to the broader genomics community and experts in the field, with the opportunity to work on a genetics/genomics-related education projects under the mentorship of an ISCC-PEG member.
… Affiliation ISCC-PEG Project Group 2023-2025 Class of Scholars Chase Beeman, BS Ohio State University College of Medicine, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program, Columbus, OH Richard L. Haspel, M.D., Ph.D. Beth … Kathleen Blazer, Ed.D., M.S., CGC Director Cancer Genomics Education Program, Division of Clinical Cancer …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… the Reddit community about their work on family health history as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … Common diseases such as … history (FHH) are limited. Direct-to-consumer, or DTC genomics companies such as 23andMe, genetic testing and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the NHGRI Intramural Research Program as well as announces the launch of a new digital history archive.
… The Global Biodata Coalition (GBC) — a group of research funders that includes NHGRI on behalf of NIH — is … was designed to serve as the focal point for genetics and genomics research at NIH and worldwide. The program is … the human condition, including factors influencing human history, health, disease susceptibility, and common …
News Release
NHGRI has created a new publicly available digital archive and search aid for accessing documents related to the Human Genome Project and the history of genomics.
… Archives include trove of historical materials from the Human Genome Project. … … … public wanting to know more about the development of genomics and the vital role played by NIH . We worked hard … he recruited Dr. Donohue and established the NHGRI History of Genomics Program. This ignited the process of …