Search Results
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 … her recent experience celebrating DNA Day in Ghana. That talk will be followed by a panel discussion with a group of … The strategic plan organizes NIH’s DEIA priorities in three key areas: operations, workforce, and supported …
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 …
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 in …
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 trainees from …
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 … a guest on the Fox News Radio podcast From Washington to talk about COVID-19 vaccines How severe COVID-19 can … 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.
… We encourage you to use these educational materials to talk with your healthcare provider or a clinical trial team. … 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.  …
Fact Sheet
A variety of approaches target the blood stem cells to relieve or reduce your symptoms of sickle cell disease.
… To learn more about bone marrow transplant, talk with your health care provider or a transplant doctor. … … We encourage you to use these educational materials to talk with your healthcare provider or a clinical trial team. …
Fact Sheet
Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your health and quality of life. 
… to find help .  Choose someone in your life you can talk to about how you are feeling without fear of judgement. … We encourage you to use these educational materials to talk with your healthcare provider or a clinical trial team. …
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 … We encourage you to use these educational materials to talk with your healthcare provider or a clinical trial team. …