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NIH lost a key member of its broader genomics team when Robert Blakesley, Ph.D., director of the NISC sequencing group at NIH, retired on Dec. 31, 2015.
… "NISC benefited a lot from collaborating with bigger groups that have successfully tackled big projects," said Dr. …
News Release
NHGRI will provide approximately $5.8 million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new educational and research opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds, including those from groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical sciences.
… for students of diverse backgrounds, including those from groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical sciences.  The program … backgrounds, including those from groups historically underrepresented in biomedical sciences, and are invested in …
Leadership Initiatives
The 2021 NHGRI Action Agenda for a diverse genomics workforce is an ambitious set of goals and objectives to enhance the representation individuals from diverse backgrounds including those from underrepresented groups in the genomics workforce. The Action Agenda: Progress Report and Implementation Plan details the programs and projects that have been enacted since its release.
… retaining a diverse workforce that includes people from groups underrepresented in the genomics enterprise. … To be at the … individuals from diverse backgrounds including those from underrepresented groups in the genomics workforce. The Action …
News Release
Diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a new study by researchers from the NIH and Harvard Medical School.
… of genomic information, but diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a … and Partners Healthcare/Harvard Medical School.* … Diverse Groups Underrepresented in Genomic Databases They found …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… health disparities research. Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics A roundtable … the current status of the engagement and inclusion of underrepresented populations in genomics research. … NHGRI … programsdesigned to encourage the recruitment of underrepresented minorities into genomics-related research. …
Educational Resources
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
Genetic Disorders
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cells disorders.
Diversity Center
Meharry Medical College establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR) that will narrow inequitable representation gaps for underrepresented, disadvantaged minority by realizing their vision to promote African ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged.
… College (MMC) is committed to bridging the gaps for underrepresented, disadvantaged minority (URM) groups by establishing a Diversity Center for Genome Research … development and making MMC a magnet that attracts other underrepresented minority genomics scholars.  … …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
Genetic Disorders
Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of inherited disorders that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.