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The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … This issue of The Genomics Landscape  comes at an especially difficult time, with the events of the last week in cities across the United States on top of the illness, … I promise you that NHGRI will continue to make safety, diversity, and inclusion a priority. As I have mentioned in …
News Release
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 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 7, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green details NHGRI's new agenda on enhancing genomics workforce diversity.
… Ph.D. … Happy New Year! And thank goodness 2020 is now in the rearview mirror. With encouraging developments related … the pandemic and to pursuing exciting opportunities in genomics. The Genomic Medicine Working Group of the National … a look at this paper. All the best, …  Strive for global diversity in all aspects of genomics research, committing to …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI articulates goals and objectives to increase the number of individuals from diverse backgrounds in genomics.
… The promise of genomics cannot be fully achieved without successfully … that includes people from groups underrepresented in the genomics enterprise. … To be at the forefront of efforts to enhance the diversity of the genomics workforce, the NHGRI Action Agenda …
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 …
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 …
Fact Sheet
Enhancing the diversity of the research workforce fosters innovation and creativity.
… with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in biomedical research and clinical science.  Individuals … … What are the benefits of maintaining a diverse genomics workforce?  Increasing the diversity in all spheres, including genomics, has critical …
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA)
The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Genomics Workforce was developed to honor investigators who have made a significant influence on enhancing DEIA in the genomics workforce.
… The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Genomics Workforce was developed to honor investigators who …
Diversity Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two innovative research projects; and 2) enhancing the size and quality of the available genomics workforce.
… of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two innovative research projects; and 2) enhancing the …
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.
… The Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office, Ripple Effect … using this toolkit, programs can better support trainees in their career goals and contribute to enhancing genomics workforce diversity. The toolkit provides an …