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NHGRI published its “Strategic vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics” in the journal Nature. This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field.
… … NHGRI's 2020 Strategic Vision describes opportunities in human genomics for improving human health. … The National Human Genome Research Institute … since the completion of the international Human Genome Project more than 17 years ago, including the substantial use …
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NHGRI researchers have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The results show that generating a precise, base-by-base sequence of a human chromosome is now possible, and will enable researchers to produce a complete sequence of the human genome.
… era in genomics research. … Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The results, published today in the journal … show that generating a precise, base-by-base sequence of a human chromosome is now possible, and will enable researchers …
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.
… to announce the completion of a draft sequence of the human genome. The ceremony took place in the East Room of the … gathered to celebrate a major milestone for the Human Genome Project. This historic landmark for biomedical research was …
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NIH and Inova Health are launching The Genomic Ascertainment Cohort, a pilot project that will examine gene and gene variant influence on phenotypes.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … Databases such as the 1000 Genomes Project and the Exome Aggregation Consortium (ExAC) harbor … to them. NIH will establish a new database of 10,000 human genomes and exomes, the 1-2 percent of the genome that … approach to studying the phenotypic consequence of human genetic variation. Image Credit: Darryl Leja, NHGRI. …
Research Funding
The Knockout Mouse Phenotyping Project (KOMP2) collaborates with the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC) to knockout and characterize all protein-coding genes in the mouse genome.
… Laboratory Knockout Mouse Production and Phenotyping Project (JAX KOMP2) OD023222 Dickinson, Mary E Heaney, Jason … organism to help scientists understand much about normal human biology and many diseases. Knocking out the activity of … phenotype a null mutation mouse line across the mouse–human orthologous genome to provide insights into gene …
Research at NHGRI
The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project utilizes a deliberative stakeholder-engagement approach to develop patient educational materials for sickle cell disease gene therapy.
… them make such decisions. … The Democratizing Education Project welcomes your feedback about the sickle cell disease … Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project invited more than 50 stakeholders to participate in a … leaders, government representatives and researchers. The project group met over four days in both large and small …
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.
… were – in one way or another – busily involved in the Human Genome Project. Having now attended all 21 AGBT general meetings, it … Associate Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Human Genetics at Emory University School of Medicine. Chris …
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Dr. Colin Fletcher is the program director in the Knockout Mouse Project (KOMP) in NHGRI's Extramural Research Program.
… principally responsible for supervising The Knockout Mouse Project (KOMP). The goal of the KOMP program, expected to be … is now working to implement The Knockout Mouse Phenotyping Project (KOMP2). The goal of this program is to covert the … by multiple Institutes. Prior to joining the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Dr. Fletcher was a …
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In August 2022, NHGRI History of Genomics Program celebrates 10 years of chronicling how the field of genomics began and evolved, with a particular emphasis on the role of NHGRI.
… of Genomics Program … In September 2008, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) was experiencing a … one of the most important undertakings in science, the Human Genome Project, as well as a series of major genomics initiatives …