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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.
Policies and Guidance
For FY2023, NHGRI’s extramural program will be operating under the NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision.
… and data science; training, developing, and expanding the diversity of the genomics workforce; and ethical, legal, and … Trials Network (PTN) , Human Genome Reference Program , diversity programs, technology development, training, and … and data science; training, developing, and expanding the diversity of the genomics workforce; and ethical, legal, and …
Policies and Guidance
For FY22, NHGRI’s extramural program will be operating under the NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision.
… bioinformatics; training, developing, and expanding the diversity of the genomics workforce; and ethical, legal, and … bioinformatics; training, developing, and expanding the diversity of the genomics workforce; and ethical, legal, and … are also supported at various career levels under NHGRI’s Diversity Action Plan that is associated with institutions …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
News Release
John Ohab, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and science communicator, has been named chief NHGRI's Communications and Public Liaison Branch.
Talking Glossary
The genome reference sequence provides a general framework and is not the DNA sequence of a single person.
… consensus representations of the sequence and structural diversity found in the human genome among populations. The …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and support for a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. If you require …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Lockhart … Genomic Research Design and Implementation Diversity and Inclusion in Genomic Research Community Engaged … and analysis methods raise. Given the notable lack of diversity in the genetic ancestral groups represented in … implications and challenges associated with this lack of diversity is of interest, along with strategies to address …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… enterprise. Recently, NIH and the Scientific Workforce Diversity (SWD) office announced details about the 2021 … sequences that are appropriately reflective of human diversity. NHGRI science writer Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. , who … and Roche. The two-year program, which aims to enhance diversity and inclusion in the genetics and genomics …
Research Funding
​CSER is rapidly advancing the knowledge necessary to develop best practices for implementating genomic sequence data into clinical care. ​
… WG to also explore the downstream effects of RoR. ELSI and Diversity Co-Chairs: Mary Majumder (Baylor) and Benjamin Wilfond (Kaiser) Mission: Given the focus on diversity in CSER, issues of diversity potentially fall within the scope of all WGs. This …