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The Genomics Landscape
In the November 4, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how NHGRI researchers are emphasizing the need for diversity in genomics.
… begin implementing the NHGRI Action Agenda for Building a Diverse Genomics Workforce and has already hosted roundtables …
News Release
Researchers identified regions of the genome associated with skin color variation in some African populations, furthering skin disease and cancer research.
… are associated with skin color variation in some African populations, opening new avenues for research on skin diseases and cancer in all populations. … These findings may help researchers determine … among European populations. This study of ethnically diverse populations in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Botswana has …
News Release
This publication and the release of the accompanying data address knowledge gaps across genomics and are certain to have a continuing impact in the field.
… a continuing impact in the field. Geographical regions and populations of origin for H3Africa whole genome sequence …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded $6.4 million in first-year funding to establish Diversity Centers for Genome Research at three institutions: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Meharry Medical College; and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
… important genomics research questions for underserved populations. … Diversity Centers for Genome Research and … of these institutions with the goal of building a more diverse genomics workforce. The program is designed to fund … to the principles outlined in the institute’s "Building a Diverse Genomic Workforce" Action Agenda , which describes …
Event
NHGRI will host a pre-application webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): (RFA-HG-22-026 and RFA-HG-22-027.
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research, … of patients who come from racial or ethnic minority populations, underserved populations, or populations who … is committed to enhancing the pool of individuals from diverse backgrounds who have the training to pursue careers …
FAQ
Frequently asked questions on the webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): (RFA-HG-22-026 and RFA-HG-22-027.
… and current mission to educate students from any of the populations that have been identified as underrepresented in … Plan External Advisory Committee Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives … What are the required components to be … Plan External Advisory Committee Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives … Diversity Centers for Genome Research …
Research Funding
The Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium aims to advance the application of multi-omic technologies to study health and disease in ancestrally diverse populations.
… technologies to study health and disease in ancestrally diverse populations. … While single ‘omic analyses have produced … technologies to study health and disease in ancestrally diverse populations. By leveraging disease contexts where …
Staff
Dr. Ebony Madden is the Health Equity and Workforce Diversity Program Director in the Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… and strategies for implementing genomic services in diverse settings: experiences from the Implementing GeNomics …
Educational Resources
The founder effect is the reduction in genetic variation that results when a small subset of a large population is used to establish a new colony.