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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is advancing the study of individual and communities of microbes.
… Genomics is advancing the study of individual and communities of microbes. … Did you know … genomics, what else can we do? The field of synthetic biology  has emerged directly from advances in DNA sequencing … Transfer Of Genes, Human Microbiome Project, Synthetic Biology … Genomics is advancing the study of individual and …
For Teachers
Lesson plan based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity.
… the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity. … The lesson plan is organized … on high school level activities under the Molecules of Genetics  section of the DNA from the Beginning  website. … genes and heredity. ​ … DNA From The Beginning, Molecular Biology, Lesson Plan, Study Guide, Genomics Education, …
Staff
Lindsey Criswell, who became the director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases in February, 2021 is also an associate investigator in NHGRI's Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch.
… Lindsey A. Criswell, M.D., M.P.H., D.Sc., became director of NIAMS in February 2021. Previously, she served as vice chancellor of research at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), as well as professor of …
Educational Resources
In biology, an organ (from the Latin "organum" meaning an instrument or tool) is a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit specialized to perform a particular function.
… Organ … In biology, an organ (from the Latin "organum" meaning an instrument or tool) is a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit … specialized to perform a particular function. … Cell … In biology, an organ (from the Latin "organum" meaning an …
Policies and Guidance
For FY21, NHGRI’s extramural program will be operating under the NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision.
… Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics" in Nature . The development of this vision … and support studies focused on the structure and biology of genomes; the genomics of disease; the … that emphasize the quantitative sciences, computational biology, technology development, genomic medicine development …
About NHGRI
Answers to frequently asked questions on how the NHGRI receives and uses its funding.
… committees have the authority to approve specific sections of the federal budget. Representatives of NHGRI testify before the House and Senate subcommittees on … is updated on the accomplishments, needs and opportunities of NHGRI. Congress also hears testimony from public witnesses …
Clinical Research
The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health.
… by getting a DNA sample from you, sequencing most or all of your genes, and comparing that to what we know about your … health histories. We look at genes related to a variety of conditions, including heart disease, breast cancer, and hearing loss. … Our goal is to enroll 1500 participants in …
The Genomics Landscape
In March 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., honors the recipients of the inaugural Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce - Pardis Sabeti (Harvard University), Bettie Graham (NHGRI) and Ann Mc Cartney (University of California, Santa Cruz) - for exemplifying powerful ways to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
… in all-things genomics at the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting . The warm, but … who presented their genomics research covering a range of topics — from technology development to conservation … of postdoctoral trainees. This RFI will assist NIH in hearing the voices of postdoctoral trainees and of others who …
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… optical methods allow us to profile the molecular features of cells at scale. What’s needed, technically or … and traits? What does this mean for understanding human biology as universal and for the generation of other genomic … of biological organization? Emerging data from cancer biology, as well as immunology, implicate regulation of …