Search Results
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… of genomics has made progress in including diverse and underrepresented populations in genomics-based studies, a …
FAQ
On August 23, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute hosted a pre-application webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs: RFA-HG-23-017 and RFA-HG-23-018.
… to have a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-I from an underrepresented population for this RFA? No, any individual … Individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups in the biomedical or behavioral sciences, may be …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Public Health Genomics and the Rights of Individuals and Groups Law, Regulation and Policy Governing Genomics … encouraged, particularly communities that have been underrepresented, underserved and/or mistreated. These … into genomic research on how members of mistreated, underrepresented and underserved communities view the …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… Plan which outlines clear goals for the inclusion of underrepresented minority groups in research training, research collaborations, and … and innovative ideas and models to increase the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing research careers in …
News Release
NHGRI has released a new action agenda for a diverse genomics workforce. This ambitious set of goals, objectives, and implementation strategies details NHGRI’s plans for enhancing the diversity of the genomics workforce by 2030.
… a diverse workforce, which includes individuals from groups that are currently underrepresented in the genomics enterprise.” To develop an … highlights groups that have been identified by NIH as underrepresented in biomedical, clinical, behavioral and …
Research Training
NHGRI T32 Frequently Asked Questions regarding review.
… must specifically address efforts to recruit trainees from underrepresented groups (see NOT-OD-20-031 ), specifically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with …
Explainer
Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… and genetic ancestry — which are often used to distinguish groups of people participating in research and to inform some … eugenics, promoting scientific racism , and marginalizing groups. In turn, misapplication of concepts of population groups has contributed to health disparities , alienated …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded $6.4 million in first-year funding to establish Diversity Centers for Genome Research at three institutions: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Meharry Medical College; and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
… and graduating students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the scientific workforce. These centers … centers at institutions with a record of educating underrepresented populations in biomedical research,” said … for institutions with a record of serving underrepresented groups and striving to expand the diversity of the genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In June 1, 2023, edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the NHGRI-funded Human Pangenome Reference Consortium releasing a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise a human “pangenome” reference.
… generate programs for recruiting and supporting members of underrepresented groups in the genomics workforce and to develop methods for … individuals from racial and ethnic groups who have been underrepresented in biomedical research , individuals with …
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.
… and group identity including the notion of human racial groups.” The NIH Common Fund's Bridge to Artificial … scholars , along with reports from many ISCC-PEG working groups. A video recording from the meeting is now available … including those from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related research. To be supported …