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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 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 …
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.
… data repository model to cloud-based collaborative science. Apart from genomic data science, Dr. Sen’s grant portfolio also includes genomic … have natural microbiota and model human immune responses . Science 2019 Aug 2;365(6452) [ PubMed ] Johnston JJ, …
News Release
Dr. Andy Baxevanis has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
… Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). … Advancing Comparative Genomics Dr. … or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. New Fellows will be presented … an official certificate and a gold and blue (representing science and engineering, respectively) rosette pin during an …
News Release
The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… educational curriculums can be established. … A Pathway to Science Policy and Education Careers One way to ensure that … can succeed at the interface between genomic research and science education and policy. The National Human Genome … tango! It was out of my comfort zone, but it really helped me become calmer during graduate school. It was like my yoga. …
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.
… of the institute’s Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program. The CEGS Program was launched in 2000 … topics in genomics” discussion at a venue like Nerd Nite, Science Cafes, or Science on Tap. Celebration of DNA Day can also be digital, …
Event
As a way to engage with members of the public who want to know more about particular genomics topics, NHGRI director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. answers questions on Twitter using the hashtag #AskDrGenome and invites a special guest from NHGRI to join him.
… and they will retweet with an answer. … Twitter … Ask Dr. Genome … As a way to engage with members of the …
Educational Resources
Bioinformatics is a subdiscipline of biology and computer science concerned with the acquisition, storage, analysis, and dissemination of biological data.
… Bioinformatics is a subdiscipline of biology and computer science concerned with the acquisition, storage, analysis, … and dissemination of biological data. … Computational Science, Computer Science, Big Data, Biological Data, Bioinformatics … …
Event
On February 23, 2023, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science."
… made by African American people in biomedical and genomic science. During this program, " Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science ," a panel of African American biomedical scientists … Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science … On February 23, 2023, NHGRI and the Smithsonian …