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Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs.
… racism. Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs. … racism. Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs. … perpetually influences racial bias and discrimination in science and research. Leading scientists across scientific …
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities for Investigator-Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science
The Computational Genomics and Data Science Program Announcements (PARs) invite applications for investigator-initiated research efforts fostering innovation in computational genomics, data science, statistics, bioinformatics, and data visualization and exploration.
… INST CAN RESEARCH Evaluation and Development of Statistical Methods for Data Harmonization in Molecular … Computational toolbox for spatial transcriptomic analysis of complex tissues HG012639 RIGOUTSOS, ISIDORE THOMAS … Data HG012573 … The Computational Genomics and Data Science Program Announcements (PARs) invite applications for …
Staff
Dr. Shurjo Sen is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences who manages a portfolio of grants focused upon genomic data sciences, and is particularly interested in transitioning genomics from a centralized data repository model to cloud-based collaborative science.
… as a program director in 2019. He manages a portfolio of grants focused upon genomic data sciences, and is … data repository model to cloud-based collaborative science. Apart from genomic data science, Dr. Sen’s grant … through the C.W. Cotterman Award from the American Society of Human Genetics in 2014. Between 2016-2019, he served as …
News Release
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has elected Elaine A. Ostrander, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health Distinguished Investigator as a new member.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has elected Elaine A. Ostrander, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health Distinguished Investigator as a new member. … Dr. … NAS considers membership to be a “mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a …
Profile
NHGRI science writer Prabarna Ganguly spoke with Segre about her research career, what makes microbes so complex and her roles in science policy and anti-harassment campaigns.
… which is thought to be the first known description of a fungal infection. The infection, commonly known as oral … committee as an outgrowth of my work on the Women Science Advisory Committee . Through the committee, I could … , which at academic institutes would be akin to a Title IX office. This will make NIH more accountable and make us more …
Staff
Dr. Dave Kaufman is a program director Division of Genomics and Society​ at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in May of 2014, after working as an NHGRI ELSI grantee for several … trans-NIH initiatives and programs, including a Citizen Science Working Group. Currently, Dr. Kaufman focuses on ELSI … … Dave Kaufman, Ph.D. … Dave Kaufman, return of results policy, ethical legal and social implications, genomic …
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… on the specific laws and policies that protect the privacy of genetic and genomic information. In the United States, the … of the research participants (see Genomic Data Sharing Policy  below). In addition, NIH issues Certificates of … genotypes and phenotypes  (dbGaP), the NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-Space …
News Release
Today, we are updating the way we manage data related to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… way we manage data related to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy to again allow unrestricted access to genomic summary results for most of the studies we support in order to advance health or … response, we decided that while we assess the state of the science and any potential risks to research participants, NIH …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy and how it emphasizes the importance of good data management practices.
… Welcome to the second month of 2023. It has quickly become apparent that the year is … date for the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy occurred last month – January 25, 2023. The DMS Policy … will incorporate more human diversity. …  The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Molecular Foundations for …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program evaluation.
… I am excited about the upcoming appointments of two people into leadership positions of major significance to NHGRI. First, later this spring, the … of the institute’s Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program. The CEGS Program was launched in 2000 …