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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.
… humans, Africa is home to the greatest genomic variation in the world. An important limitation to the field of genomics has been the limited degree to which this variation … In addition to using these data to describe the genomic diversity within Africa with unprecedented breadth, the …
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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.
… identifies goals and objectives that champion an inclusive genomics workforce. … The National Human Genome Research … strategies details NHGRI’s plans for enhancing the diversity of the genomics workforce by 2030. "To reach its … to the NHGRI director on genomics and health disparities, in the latest issue of ASHG’s American Journal of Human …
Research Funding
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both institutional and individual funding to promote diversity in the genomics workforce. Our programs offer opportunities at the undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, graduate, postdoctoral and faculty levels.
… both institutional and individual funding to promote diversity in the genomics workforce. Our programs offer opportunities at the …
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NIH-funded research highlights need for diversity in study populations, creates a comprehensive genomic toolkit for scientists
… Ganguly, Ph.D. … NIH-funded research highlights need for diversity in study populations, creates a comprehensive genomic toolkit … Such an effort is vital because a vast majority of human genomics research use data based mostly on populations of …
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NHGRI researchers collaborated with physicians and medical geneticists worldwide to create the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations.
… world to create the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations. Health care providers can use the new … does not represent the characteristics of these diseases in patients from other parts of the world. The free … and deputy director of the NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health. "This project was born out of a …
Organizational Structure
NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE) works to champion a diverse genomics workforce, address health disparities and reach a more equitable and healthy society.
… NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office develops and supports initiatives that expand opportunities for genomics education and careers; cultivates genomics training … development initiatives for individuals underrepresented in biomedical research; and promotes and funds genomics …
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.
… the webinar, attendees are encouraged to email questions in advance to ebony.madden@nih.gov . … Agenda … Additional … … NHGRI will host a pre-application webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity … (FOAs): RFA-HG-22-026 and RFA-HG-22-027 . … Virtual … Diversity Centers for Genome Research Pre-Application Webinar …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Institute to achieve the highest level of genomic innovation, reduce health disparities and foster health equity in areas related to genomics and genomic medicine.
… University / Houston Methodist Hospital Racial inequities in health and what we can do about them October 8, 2020 David … School of Public Health … NHGRI is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within our Institute to … disparities and foster health equity in areas related to genomics and genomic medicine. … Cultivating diversity as an …
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NHGRI has established the Office of Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) to enable the highest level of genomic innovation by fostering diversity and health equity in genomics and genomic medicine. It will also serve as the central coordinating office for training and career development across the Institute.
… office to help achieve goals for training a more diverse genomics workforce and addressing health disparities. … The … Institute (NHGRI) has established the Office of Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) to enable the highest … innovation by fostering diversity and health equity in genomics and genomic medicine. It will also serve as the …
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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.
… Centers will support innovative genomics studies, providing training for students and … genomics research questions for underserved populations. … Diversity Centers for Genome Research and Principal … The National Institutes of Health has awarded $6.4 million in first-year funding to establish Diversity Centers for …