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Media Advisory
NHGRI hosts a Reddit AMA with Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., and her research group.
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.  … …
Genetic Disorders
Thalassemia is a group of inherited diseases of the blood that affect a person's ability to produce hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.
Genetic Disorders
Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the retina (the light-sensitive part of the eye).
Diversity Center
The Pacific Center for Genome Research (PCGR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) aims to grow and support Genomic Research workforce at UHM, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), which has a mission to serve historically underrepresented population in biomedical research, namely, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
… (MSI), which has a mission to serve historically underrepresented population in biomedical research, namely, … and novel ideas and increasing participation of underrepresented populations and underserved communities that … (MSI), which has a mission to serve historically underrepresented population in biomedical research, namely, …
Genetic Disorders
Methylmalonic acidemia is a group of inherited disorders in which the body is unable to process certain proteins and fats (lipids) properly.
… with methylmalonic acidemia can be divided into two groups: 1) patients with isolated MMA, where only … mutations in the MUT gene are generally placed into two groups. When mutations in the MUT gene result in no enzyme … "mut-". The precise distinction between these two groups is uncertain, but most would agree that detectable …
Event
On March 5-6, 2019, the Genomic Medicine Working Group hosted the Genomics in Health and Wellness Meeting in Bethesda, Maryland.
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Race is a fluid concept used to group people according to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity.
… to identify, distinguish and marginalize some groups across nations, regions and the world. Race divides human populations into groups often based on physical appearance, social factors and …
News Release
Micro-sized technologies are among the approaches researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology.
… … Related Content … NIH awards $14.5 million to research groups studying newest DNA sequencing techniques … …
For Health Professionals
The ISCC-PEG Project Groups have developed resources, presentations for national meetings, and published articles and abstracts.
… The ISCC-PEG Project Groups have developed resources, presentations for national … (all)  … ISCC-PEG Accomplishments … The ISCC-PEG Project Groups have developed resources, presentations for national … published articles and abstracts. … The ISCC-PEG Project Groups have developed resources, presentations for national …