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On March 1, 2018, over 65 basic research, clinical, and bioinformatic scientists in the genomics community convened for a four-hour web meeting on NHGRI-funded components of the Genome Reference Consortium (GRC).
… clinical, and bioinformatic scientists in the genomics community convened for a four-hour web meeting on … (GRC). The GRC is an essential resource for the biomedical community and due to recent technological advances, NHGRI … the reference relevant and useful clinical and research community needs (including education) related resources …
Strategic Vision
Staff within the institute and colleagues in the genomics community organized and contributed to the >50 events associated with the strategic planning process (e.g., town halls, dedicated workshops, conference sessions, and webinars) and provided critical feedback.
… Staff within the institute and colleagues in the genomics community organized and contributed to the >50 events … … Genomic Medicine Working Group (standing WG of NACHGR) … Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group (standing WG … Staff within the institute and colleagues in the genomics community organized and contributed to the > 50 events …
Event
To bring together communities of researchers working in machine learning (ML), NHGRI hosted the Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications and Ethics workshop on April 13-14, 2021.
Staff
Rosann Wise is a program analyst in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in the Education and Community Involvement Branch (ECIB). In her role, Ms. Wise … Ms. Wise also directly assists with educational and community public programming and initiatives, which engage … … Rosann Wise is a program analyst in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome …
Event
On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted a panel discussion exploring a constant tension at multiple levels in genomics research and medicine, from patient-provider interactions to research engagement with marginalized communities.
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.
… research teams that are inclusive, interdisciplinary and community-engaged. … Transform the organizational … and establish a social and academic network for scientific community building among basic, clinical and computational … the DCGR's success in obtaining research funding.  Community Engagement Core Co-Leads: Stephania-Miller Hughes, …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement.Â
… opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement. … As the pace of genomic research … opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement. In addition to establishing a listserv … etc.), as well as from the external academic community. Register for news and updates on future events . … …
Research Funding
A scalable and interoperable resource that leverages cloud-based infrastructure for genomic data access, sharing and computing.​
…  Data access and data security  User training and outreach  Incorporation of scientific and technology advance … Interoperability Effort . … The Genomic Data Science Community Network (GDSCN) is a partnership of educators and … (MSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Community Colleges (CCs) with members of the AnVIL team to …
For Teachers
The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… designed by the National Human Genome Research Institute's Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group , which brings together community liaisons, health advocates and health practitioners … Genome Research Institute’s Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics. To find out more about …
Event
On October 29, 2021, NHGRI will host the Future Directions of the NHGRI Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL) workshop to identify gaps, challenges and future opportunities related to NHGRI’s investments in the AnVIL’s cloud-based infrastructure, tools and services.
… (RTI International) and Carolyn M. Hutter, Ph.D. (NHGRI) Outreach and Training  Moderators:  Siddharth Pratap, Ph.D. … needed to expand, diversify and support the AnVIL user community. The agenda includes four breakout rooms divided … engagement 2) Analysis tools 3) Infrastructure 4) Outreach and training Cross-cutting themes explored in each …