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The Genomics Landscape
In the November 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the important genomics legacy of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as it comes to an end.
… data reuse for future research studies. To help the NHGRI community of investigators, the institute updated its website …  NHGRI is committed to working with the genomics research community to maximize the quality of data that are shared … focused on topics such as consent processes, community engagement, and participant feedback, areas all critical to …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking applications for the position of Lead Education Outreach Specialist, located in Bethesda, Maryland.
… February 8, 2024 … This position is in the Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) within the Division of … senior staff on a broad range of issues regarding public engagement and community involvement matters, developing and implementing …
Research Funding
Fosters basic and applied research on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research. ​
… to the Conduct of Genetic Research Report of the First Community Consultation on the Responsible Collection and Use …
Diversity Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two innovative research projects; and 2) enhancing the size and quality of the available genomics workforce.
… health disparities for Mexican Americans. Engage in community partnerships and outreach activities to improve … activities to promote awareness of careers in genetics.  Community Engagement Core Co-Leads: Sarah Williams-Blangero, Ph.D., and …
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… significant goal and the need to engage the scientific community as we move forward. On December 1, 2017, an NHGRI … e.com/articles/nrg.2017.89?WT.feed_name=subjects_scientific-community-and-society ), that aim to enhance diversity in … you will be among them! And, finally, the Reddit community wanted to know what is the difference between …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 8, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., looks back on the success of the Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition as it came to a close in November.
… the importance and nuances of data sharing, the research community will hopefully be proactive in facilitating data … others will get involved in this campaign to inform the community about the resources available to both share data … Annotation Working Group. …  The Genomic Data Science Community Network (GDSCN) is an NHGRI effort to engage …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… Genomics and Society  includes two branches that focus on engagement of the public, healthcare providers and policy makers in genomics topics: Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB) and Policy and Program … and initiatives from ECIB include: National DNA Day Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group Family Health …
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… GMXV - Opportunities for Meaningful Indigenous Community Engagement for Population Genomic Screening (Krystal Tsosie) …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… conduct background research on communications and public engagement issues of importance to NHGRI, ASHG and the human genetics/genomics community. Fellows will then develop communication strategies … society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community of human genetics and genomics professionals. ASHG …
News and Events
A collection of institute resources, background information, and points of contact for members of the press.
… handles media requests, inquiries from the scientific community and questions from the general public. News …