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NHGRI is awarding Genomic Innovator Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five years.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … The National Human Genome Research Institute honors 12 early career investigators. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … that their work will contribute to understanding human biology and raising the standard of health for all." Unlike …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… … Late last month, I attended the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT)  general meeting. The first … – in one way or another – busily involved in the Human Genome Project. Having now attended all 21 AGBT general …
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Dr. Andy Baxevanis is a senior scientist leading NHGRI's Computational Genomics Unit.
… Dr. Baxevanis is the director of Computational Biology  for the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) … the Computational Genomics Unit at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Dr. Baxevanis' research … yet critical events had been hampered by the lack of whole-genome sequencing data from the last non-bilaterian animal …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Green, M.D., Ph.D. … Thirty years ago, today, the Human Genome Project (HGP) officially launched. I was there on the … been awarded one of the first center grants for the Human Genome Project by the then-named National Center for Human Genome Research. For that grant, I led a small research group …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… announce the completion of a draft sequence of the human genome. The ceremony took place in the East Room of the White … gathered to celebrate a major milestone for the Human Genome Project. This historic landmark for biomedical … with respect to leading to a better understanding of human biology and new insights about human health and disease.  On …
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished and made available to scientists … and researchers two years ahead of the original Human Genome Project schedule and at a cost less than the original … effort to sequence the 3 billion DNA letters in the human genome is considered by many to be one of the most ambitious …
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Dr. Daniel Gilchrist is a program director of Computational Genomics and Data Science in NHGRI's Division of Genome Science.
… Dr. Daniel Gilchrist joined the National Human Genome Research Institute's Extramural Research Program as a … understanding of the effects of genomic variation on genome function and phenotype. Prior to joining the National … of gene regulation. Dr. Gilchrist received a B.S. in biology from Purdue University, a Ph.D. in biology from …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… suspects, and victims of crimes and disasters. … Your genome is the operating manual containing all the … And it’s unique to you. The more you know about your genome and how it works, the more you'll understand your own … in the highly structured and tightly packed nature of the genome. … Genomes are made of DNA, an extremely large …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… up to the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. The first four such oral … of strategic planning that dates back to the Human Genome Project. These efforts have proven extremely valuable … . NHGRI plans to release the draft 2020 strategic plan on genome.gov on April 15. At that time, we will be engaging …