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News Release
NIH grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, manage heart disease and guide cancer clinicians to the most effective drugs.
… medical center and explore the use of genomic medicine in community-based clinics and primary care practices, and … Medicine. "Showing genomics can be used in broader, community-based medical settings must happen for genomic … Prescribing Project (I3P), researchers will expand the outreach of PREDICT and PCMI into three healthcare systems, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program evaluation.
… genomics challenges. The centers are required to develop outreach plans to enhance the diversity of researchers and … share data and related resources with the broader research community. To date, the centers have pursued using a … activity at a local school, library, farmer’s market, or community center. An event for adults could include …
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 …
Research Funding
The CEGS Program supports multi-investigator, interdisciplinary research teams who develop novel and innovative genomic research projects.
… other important goals including research education and outreach, diversifying researchers and research participants … in the CEGS, and resource sharing to the broader research community. To learn more about CEGS, see the most recent …
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.
… the next decade — both within research and the research community at-large — to improve human health at The Forefront … leaders and early career genomics professionals. This outreach has led to a plan that will propel the genomics … provide genomics training to secondary school teachers, community college staff and tribal college and university …
News Release
NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the establishment of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and approaches that help researchers identify the genetic causes of single-gene diseases.
… focus on data sharing and enabling the broader research community to tackle challenging diseases whose genetic causes … focus on data sharing and enabling the broader research community to tackle challenging diseases whose genetic causes … appropriate patient consent. Research teams will also plan outreach and education efforts to empower the broader …
Educational Resources
Metagenomics is the study of the structure and function of entire nucleotide sequences isolated and analyzed from all the organisms (typically microbes) in a bulk sample.
… sample. Metagenomics is often used to study a specific community of microorganisms, such as those residing on human …
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.
… 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 … your participation in any science communication or outreach activities (this could include in-person engagement …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… training, research collaborations, and education and outreach activities supported by all components of the … more minorities in genomics research, education and outreach activities.  Summary of Grantees' Workshop on … Minority Students … Overview … Collaborative Research … Community Outreach and Public Education … Research Training …