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The Genomics Landscape
In the August 4, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the establishment of the Global Biodata Coalition (GBC), which aims to move towards more internationally coordinated, sustainable, and streamlined mechanisms that support the biodata ecosystem.
… not recognized until the 20th century, it paved the way for future research in genetics, including the discovery of … ( part 1 and part 2 ) produced by the NHGRI History of Genomics Program and a recent fireside chat that I had with … by millions of users each month. Unfortunately, the funding for these resources is not unlimited. In many cases, …
News Release
A 2018 workshop led by Alaska Native people provides a path towards collaborative, community-driven genomics research.
… provides a path towards collaborative, community-driven genomics research. … In August 2020 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified that Indigenous …
Research Funding
The Division of Genomic Medicine promotes the NHGRI's efforts to advance the application of genomics to medical science and clinical care.
… the institute's efforts to advance the application of genomics to medical science and clinical care. … Many DGM … contributions to human health and to advance approaches for the use of genomic data to improve diagnosis, treatment … in genomic medicine and related areas and recommends funding levels.  Assesses needs for research and research …
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The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated in disease.
… But this wee creature is making big waves in the sea of genomics research. The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps … want knocked out," said Dr. Sood. "It's a service provided for NHGRI investigators." Usually the genes are selected …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
… This webpage discusses genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and … approach for their study is consistent with program or funding agency data-sharing expectations. In general, broad …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2018 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the success of The Cancer Genome Atlas.
… their origins at Washington University, and I am grateful for my extensive ties to this outstanding institution. As the … are available on the ' Establishing a 2020 Vision for Genomics ' website. NHGRI will host a Town Hall at the … Cancer Institute (NCI), with over $300 million in total funding, TCGA has been hugely successful in its mission to …
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NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Anything" (AMA) with members of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Ethical, Legal and Social … Implications Research Program, a part of the Division of Genomics and Society. … Impact on Society Members of the … availability of genomic information elevate the need for research on the resultant ethical, legal and social …
Staff
Heather Colley is a program director in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute. ​
… in the Division of Genomic Medicine, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), joining NHGRI in 2007. Her … the diversity of the biomedical workforce and leveraging genomics to improve human health. Ms. Colley received her … F, Hindorff LA, MacArthur JAL. A standardized framework for representation of ancestry data in genomics studies, with …
Event
A series focusing on a specific topic of genomic research by pairing an early career researcher funded under NHGRI’s Genomic Innovator Award Program with an established researcher whose own contributions have paved the way for the specific research area.
…  Program, which supports innovative work by early-career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or other … Each seminar will focus on a specific topic of genomic research by pairing an early career researcher funded under … Q&A session. The sessions, which will be held via Zoom for the foreseeable future, will be open to the public and …
Research at NHGRI
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) aims to develop optimal approaches for the integration of genomic discoveries into clinical and … families. We conduct research at the intersection of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences and train the …