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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.
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In an article published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers have found that words scientists use to describe populations have changed from 1949 to 2018.
… found that the words that scientists use to describe human populations — such as race, ancestry, and ethnicity — … have found that words scientists use to describe populations have changed from 1949 to 2018. Credit: Ernesto … “Future studies can dig deeper into how labels for populations continue to evolve,” said Lawrence Brody, Ph.D., …
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The IGNITE PTN supports a network of multi-site clinical groups involving diverse settings and populations to conduct two pragmatic clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… effective implementation, diffusion, and sustainability in diverse clinical settings. The first phase of the network, … Groups (CGs) and one Coordinating Center (CC) involving diverse settings and populations to conduct pragmatic clinical trials of genomic …
Educational Resources
Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations.
… interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations. … Genetic Epidemiology, Healthcare, Medicine, … and the multifactorial causes of genetic diseases in populations. … Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new … interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations. … Educational Resources …
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On October 20, 2022, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences", a program that explores the experiences of renowned African American biomedical researchers and physicians.
Diversity in the Genomics Workforce
The Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) office along with other NHGRI colleagues have developed the Identifying and Evaluating Trainee Outcomes Toolkit to help programs from all over the country learn more about best practices for evaluating training programs related to genomic workforce diversity, research, and genomic workforce programs.
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.
… supporting academic excellence in genomics research of populations with African ancestry. Promote research … genomics research efforts and findings among diverse community groups and audiences. Through these … mitochondrial and immunological changes in ancestrally diverse patients with dementia, cancer and tuberculosis. From …
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NHGRI recognizes leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the genomics workforce
NHGRI is honoring three individuals for their achievements in enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) in the genomics workforce. These individuals are the first recipients of NHGRI’s Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce, which was launched this year and will be awarded annually.
… are people who think outside the box to encourage a diverse genomics workforce and whose work will have an … 2020 “ NHGRI Strategic Vision ” and the 2021 “ Building a Diverse Genomic Workforce: An NHGRI Action Agenda .” NHGRI …
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NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations. But this can only be done by including populations that are the most genetically diverse. … A Global Research Endeavor Studies have shown that African populations contain the oldest and most diverse set of human genes. However, most studies of the …
The Genomics Landscape
In May 4, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details a report released by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, that provided a series of recommendations for using population descriptors in future genetics and genomics studies.
… scientific progress, the terms used to describe human populations have remained stuck in the past. Genetics and … can become more accessible and meaningful to increasingly diverse audiences. Implementing the report’s recommendations … Research All of Us Research Program now the largest, most diverse genomic dataset of its kind Notable accomplishments …