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National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… leading up to and on National DNA Day. Events include a reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) Series and a Twitter Chat , which will give students, … For more information on participating speakers for the reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) Series, please contact: Julie …
Outreach
The USA Science and Engineering Festival is an opportunity to take part in hands-on genetics and genomics activities.
… Join NHGRI staff at the USA Science and Engineering Festival to take part in hands-on … and medicine. This activity will explain the science behind one specific gene editing tool called … … On April 7-8, 2018, over 350K+ attendees celebrated science at the festival and engaged in activities with some …
Event
NHGRI hosts a virtual Q&A with science journalist Angela Saini, author of “Superior: The Return of Race Science” on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
… Resources … Angela Saini is an independent British science journalist and author. She presents radio and … of belief in biological racial differences in the world of science. If the vast majority of scientists and scholars … of the insidious and destructive nature of race science—and a powerful reminder that, biologically, we are …
Fact Sheet
Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… The Big Picture Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use … to decipher the information it contains, so genomic data science will be a vibrant field of research for many years to come. Performing genomic data science carries with it a set of ethical responsibilities, as …
Event
Identifying the ELSI challenges raised by Citizen Science in the context of biomedical research and identify ways for the NIH to address these ELSI issues.
… Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Citizen Science … National Institutes of Health Fishers Lane … Lane … Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Citizen Science … Identifying the ELSI challenges raised by Citizen Science in the context of biomedical research and identify …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
… lecture will be given by Joe Palca, Ph.D., a former NPR science correspondent and founder of Scicommers, a collective of science communicators. I encourage you to attend, and please … of the field, NHGRI established the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) a little over two years ago. Directed by …
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.
… Data HG012573 … The Computational Genomics and Data Science Program Announcements (PARs) invite applications for … fostering innovation in computational genomics, data science, statistics, bioinformatics, and data visualization … NHGRI’s broader efforts in Computational Genomics and Data Science . … Active Concept: Investigator Initiated Research …
News Release
The NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship prepares scientists for careers in science policy.
… Policy Fellowship prepares scientists for careers in science policy through three different rotations: experience … experiences and what motivates her to pursue a career in science policy. Tell me about your rotation at NHGRI? … in love with this space that existed between policy and science. I was working in policy as a graduate student …
News Release
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has selected Valentina Di Francesco as the Institute’s first chief data science strategist and director of its new Office of Genomic Data Science. In this role, she will provide leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science. NHGRI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
… M.S. … She will lead new NHGRI Office of Genomic Data Science. … The National Human Genome Research Institute … Valentina Di Francesco as the Institute’s first chief data science strategist and director of its new Office of Genomic Data Science. In this role, she will provide leadership, strategic …
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.
… NAS considers membership to be a “mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a …