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In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… Ph.D. … Study of millions of people from diverse ancestral groups substantially improves identification of genomic … researchers urge the need to include as many diverse groups of people in studies as possible. Credit: Harry Wedel, … about 1.65 million individuals from five ancestral groups: African, East Asian, European, Hispanic and South …
The Genomics Landscape
In May 4, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details a report released by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, that provided a series of recommendations for using population descriptors in future genetics and genomics studies.
… postdoctoral fellows, and early career researchers from underrepresented groups, as defined by NIH guidelines . Note that … All the best, … Never "totally prepared": Support groups on helping families prepare for a child with a genetic …
Research Funding
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both institutional and individual funding to promote diversity in the genomics workforce. Our programs offer opportunities at the undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, graduate, postdoctoral and faculty levels.
… genomics and data science (CGDS), including those from underrepresented groups. This initiative will focus on opportunities at the … from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical workforce, to pursue …
Professional Development Programs
Provides exposure to the broader genomics community and experts in the field, with the opportunity to work on a genetics/genomics-related education projects under the mentorship of an ISCC-PEG member.
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, looks back on Bettie Graham's 50 years of federal service and as a champion for diversity in the genomics workforce, as she retires at the end of 2023.
… educating and graduating students from backgrounds underrepresented in the scientific workforce. By increasing … capacity at these institutions, more students from underrepresented backgrounds will have access to genomics …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… ancestry, making many populations from across the globe underrepresented in genomics research. The National Human … on disease risk, how to tailor genomic medicine for underrepresented populations, the impact of genomics research …
News Release
NHGRI will fund $3.35 million over five years to launch the Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talented Undergraduates into the Genomics Field to Enhance Diversity (GREAT) program.
… students from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in science, to conduct genomics research and … including a large number of students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research,” said Ebony Madden, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, recaps the April 2023 virtual reunion of the leaders of the five genome-sequencing centers (G5), where they tell the untold story on how they ushered the Human Genome Project across the finish line in 2003.
… the first sequence of a human genome – there were multiple groups around the world contributing to the effort. In fact, … to students of diverse backgrounds, including those from groups that are underrepresented in science. The program will support …
FAQ
On September 1 and September 27, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute hosted pre-application webinars about the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) RFA-HG-23-002, for potential applicants.
… from any of the populations that have been identified as underrepresented in biomedical research as defined by the … of recruiting, training and/or educating, and graduating underrepresented students as defined by NSF (see above), … contribution to the national pool of graduates from underrepresented backgrounds who pursue biomedical research …
Research Training
This program provides doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research
… encourages applications from individuals who come from groups traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering careers. Underrepresented groups in biomedical research include, but …