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The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… efforts to engage the genomics community in celebrating three anniversaries during April — the 70 th anniversary of … The strategic plan organizes NIH’s DEIA priorities in three key areas: operations, workforce, and supported … Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green talks about the NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting, which provides a venue to foster support and a sense of community for NHGRI-funded trainees, equipping them with tools for success and more clarity about career possibilities.
… also sequenced the centromeres of several chromosomes from three non-human primate species, chimpanzee, orangutan, and … repeating DNA sequence, the orangutan centromeres have three to four distinct repeating DNA sequences, creating a … issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green talks about the NHGRI Research Training and Career …
News Release
NHGRI's Stacy Desine earned first place after the finals on June 29, 2018, becoming the first postbac to win the TmT competition.
… in a high-energy science communications contest called the Three-Minute Talk (TmT). … First PostBac Winner For the first time … by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education. Three other postdoctoral intramural trainees from NHGRI - …
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Race is a fluid concept used to group people according to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity.
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the recent launch of the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award.
… move was a success! … Late in June, the finals of the NIH Three-Minute-Talk (TmT) competition  took place, involving … Advance Human Health - Eric Green 2018 NHGRI Three-Minute Talks Illumina Genomics Podcast - Eczema and the Human Skin …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. details the upcoming appointment of acting NHGRI Deputy Director, Vence Bonham Jr., J.D. and what it means for the institute.
… this action agenda and will continue to be one of three NHGRI leaders serving on key NIH-wide committees as … On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Dr. Collins talks about the benefits of getting vaccinated and the … Media seminar series: Apoorva Mandavilli 2021 NHGRI three-minute talks (TmT) 2021 Computational genomics conference …
Health FAQ
Discuss these questions with your doctor or health care provider.
… taking hydroxyurea, you may have to stop taking it two to three months before the stem cell collection process for gene … You will first prepare for stem cell collection.  Two to three months later you will have your stem cells collected.  … your clinical trial’s team and physicians for about two to three years. During that time, you will be in the hospital …
Fact Sheet
A variety of approaches target the blood stem cells to relieve or reduce your symptoms of sickle cell disease.
Fact Sheet
Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your health and quality of life. 
Fact Sheet
Today, gene therapy for sickle cell disease is considered experimental and only available to you if you participate in a clinical trial.
… process is called apheresis. Each round occurs over two to three days. To collect your stem cells, you will: Be admitted …