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The National Academy of Medicine elected Dr. Charles Rotimi, CRGGH Director, as one of its new members.
… Dr. Charles Rotimi, CRGGH Director, as one of its new members. … Groundbreaking Research Election to the Academy is one of the highest honors … in this esteemed organization were described as follows: For groundbreaking research in African and African ancestry …
Diversity Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two innovative research projects; and 2) enhancing the size and quality of the available genomics workforce.
… Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity … offering short-courses in genomics, genomics research experiences and dissertation support to graduate students in …
News Release
20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… of nearly 20 papers published online in 2014 highlights research on the use of DNA biorepositories and electronic … said Marylyn Ritchie, Ph.D., director of the Center for Systems Genomics at Pennsylvania State University in … variants and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and other disorders. Dr. Harley, director of the Center for …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) facilitates a global understanding of the relationship between human genetic variation and … facilitate the analysis of data generated in Africans and other populations.  Investigate how knowledge and …
Research Funding
NHGRI solicits grant applications related to its scientific priorities and welcomes investigator-initiated applications.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute solicits grant applications related to its … to its scientific priorities and research interests. For some programs, the NHGRI participates with other institutes and centers at the National Institutes of …
About NHGRI
Search for names, email addresses, phone numbers and other contact information of NHGRI staff.
… Search for names, email addresses, phone numbers and other contact information of staff at the National Human Genome Research Institute. … Staff Search … Search for names, email …
News Release
Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… on genomic literacy among Africans as it relates to research conducted in Africa by African investigators. The … Nigeria. The goal is to develop a participant consent form for a diabetes study that better relays genetic concepts in … rural and urban environments in Nigeria understand. The other grant will support a project to determine Ethiopians' …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… to engage in areas related to genomics and the biomedical research enterprise. Recently, NIH and the Scientific … (FRLC) , an excellent career development opportunity for talented, early-career scientists interested in pursuing … culture of science for women. In addition to recounting experiences of harassment and institutional discrimination, …
News
To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… . Since polygenic risk scores have not been effective for all populations, the researchers recalibrated these … and ancestrally diverse genomic data from the All of Us Research Program, an NIH-funded initiative to collect health … as many individuals of non-European ancestry compared to other major datasets previously used for calculating …
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More research must be done to understand the interactions of ancient genes with modern environments.
… … Today, these same mutations can increase the risk of other diseases in Africans and people of African descent. Mutations in the gene APOL1 , for example, evolved to offer protection against the pathogen … risk of kidney disease. "Strides have been made but more research must be done to understand the interactions of …