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Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… NHGRI Communications and Public Liaison Branch … A collection of oral history videos released today by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) features candid conversations with pioneering genomics … Human Genome Project and the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements. NHGRI plans to release approximately 25 videos over the next …
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 … disease. Collecting and acting on your family health history is also important to your loved ones, who could … risks and those of their children. And, family health history is becoming important to public health systems that …
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.
… The Francis Collins Collection alone contains digitized files from nearly 100 … paper materials created or preserved during his tenure as NHGRI director from 1993 to 2008. “We recognized the … he recruited Dr. Donohue and established the NHGRI History of Genomics Program. This ignited the process of …
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.
… 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 … efforts to capture people’s personal perspectives on history. … Project, the History of Genomics Program is featuring 30 oral histories from 30 key people working in genomics, as …
About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… NHGRI has launched a publicly available and … NHGRI has had four amazing scientific directors that led our … The History of Genomics Program maintains and provides access to … past century. The program produces and maintains a large oral history collection that features interviews with some of …
About NHGRI
A timeline of notable events in the history of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… ** James Watson was the first NHGRI Director and appears here as part of our history collection. Despite his scientific achievements, Dr. Watson’s … biomedical research agency in the world. Our institute's history is inextricably intertwined with the Human Genome …
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. … This year, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) along with Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek H. …
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.
… Francis Collins giving the kickoff talk and multiple NHGRI grantees featured throughout the program. As we quickly … Current : Jan. 17 – Apr. 12, 2020 Museum of Science & History Jacksonville, Florida … A monthly update from the NHGRI Director on activities and accomplishments from the …
Health
Guidance on collecting your family health history information before visiting the doctor.
… Find out how learning your family's health history can help you discover your genomic heritage and … A product of the NHGRI and the U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative, the My Family Health Portrait  is a … you and your family learn how your family health history affects your risk for diseases. …
About NHGRI
Un folleto que proporciona información general sobre el Instituto Nacional de Investigación del Genoma Humano (NHGRI) como organización en un formato fácil de leer.
… A lo largo de su historia, el NHGRI ha asumido el compromiso de compartir detalles de su … comunidad cientÃfica y el público. El folleto de 2021 del NHGRI brinda los antecedentes del NHGRI como organización —incluida nuestra historia, … El folleto de 2021 del NHGRI destaca los roles pasado, presente y futuro del NHGRI …