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The Genomics Landscape
In March 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., honors the recipients of the inaugural Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce - Pardis Sabeti (Harvard University), Bettie Graham (NHGRI) and Ann Mc Cartney (University of California, Santa Cruz) - for exemplifying powerful ways to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
… Last month, genomicists and genomics aficionados gathered in Hollywood, Florida, to … and high-priority value for NHGRI is to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the …
News Release
In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… of genomic variants associated with blood lipid levels. … In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, … risk for such diseases.” Since the field’s inception, the genomics community has performed over 6,000 studies looking … Health. … Sarah E. Graham et al. The power of genetic diversity in genome-wide association studies of lipids . …
Research Funding
A list of funding opportunities in genomics research provided by NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… research and training and career development opportunities in support of its research mission which is to accelerate … developing new technologies, and studying the impact of genomics on society. … To apprise the community of research … Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the …
Research Training
An opportunity for students to receive individualized research mentoring, learn about careers in genomics and have access to a network of early-career genome scientists.
… “The promise of genomics cannot be fully achieved without successfully … includes people from groups currently underrepresented in the genomics enterprise.” – Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI Director … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Division of Intramural Research is …
News
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.
… is honoring three individuals for their achievements in enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) in the genomics workforce. These individuals are the first …
Talking Glossary
La hibridación in situ es una técnica de laboratorio empleada para localizar una secuencia de ADN o ARN en una muestra biológica.
… Hibridación in situ … La hibridación in situ es una técnica de laboratorio empleada para localizar … una secuencia de ADN o ARN en una muestra biológica. … In situ hybridization is a laboratory technique used to …
News Release
H3Africa Consortium Array Will Bring Leading-Edge Genomics Tool to Address African Genomic Diversity
Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based on data from the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative.
… Amy Bentley … In a major advance for those engaged in genomic research in … that were not designed to sufficiently capture the genomic diversity of these individuals. This extraordinary effort has … Analysis Working Group, of which Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH)'s Deputy Director, …
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.
… disadvantaged minority (URM) groups by establishing a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR). The Diversity … and processes supporting academic excellence in genomics research of populations with African ancestry. …
Event
An April 6-7 workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize future research needs in genomics to advance health equity.
… - 10:20 a.m. Connecting NHGRI’s Strategic Vision for Genomics with Health Equity Speaker: Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., … a.m. Talk: Setting the Stage: A Vision for Health Equity in Genomics Speaker: Nancy Cox, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University … The workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Intramural Research Award recognizes research achievements by trainees in basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research.
… The NHGRI Intramural Research Award distinguishes meritorious research … Ph.D. Every year, NHGRI recognizes outstanding trainees in the Division of Intramural Research by granting the NHGRI … who continue to make valuable contributions in the area of genomics and related fields. Our well-deserving recipients …