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The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the participating NIH institutes and centers (ICs). Program Officer contact information is also included.
… interpretation, understanding and use of genetic and genomic information and associated technologies.  Genomics … governments, systems or other organized stakeholders.  Genomic Research Design and Implementation: These projects … and conduct of genetic and genomic research.  Genomic Healthcare: These projects may examine issues that arise as …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2018 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the success of The Cancer Genome Atlas.
… has been hugely successful in its mission to catalog the genomic changes underlying multiple cancer types. Ambitious … as a three-year pilot study that focused on studying the genomic changes in three types of human cancers: brain, lung, … that it surpassed that goal, eventually analyzing the genomic underpinnings of 33 different types of cancer, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the recent launch of the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award.
… of the larger consortium. Despite these hurdles, many genomic investigators start their careers as members of such … NHGRI recently launched a new program - the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award  - that aims to assist 'team science' … will incorporate genomics to improve the effectiveness of healthcare; or that will advance genomic technology …
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.
… and to pursuing exciting opportunities in genomics. The Genomic Medicine Working Group of the National Advisory … from the past year that reported significant advances in genomic medicine. This is the second consecutive “year in … tool helps organizations plan COVID-19 testing Study of healthcare workers shows COVID-19 immunity lasts many months …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 4, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how NHGRI researchers are emphasizing the need for diversity in genomics.
… 10: January 10, 2022, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Prediction: Genomic discoveries will lead to curative therapies involving genomic modifications for dozens of genetic diseases. … published a commentary in the journal Human Genetics and Genomic Advances that details the need for diversity and a …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
​Genomics is helping us understand what makes each of us different and what makes us the same.
… Project, researchers began developing tools to detect genomic differences between people. When scientists agreed to … new types of variants  within human genomes. Human genomic variation is particularly important because a very … Variations in Human Skin Color: Interactive Resources for Healthcare Providers: Positive Exposure - FRAME (Faces …
Educational Resources
Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium's publishing of a collection of papers that reported the first truly complete sequence of the human genome.
… specifically, the Office of Communications, the Office of Genomic Data Science, and the Training, Diversity, and Health … Office.  All the best,   … When pursuing clinical genomic studies, it is important to be transparent with both research participants and patients about how their genomic data will be used and shared. In the clinical …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 1, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., focuses on the NHGRI History of Genomics Program's preservation of historical assets related to the field of genomics as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
… the world to find, access, combine, and securely analyze genomic and health-related data. By adhering to similar … is fueled by volunteers who are actively improving the genomic data sharing ecosystem. Whether you’re interested in … Competency Center (G2C2) has been a valued resource for healthcare provider educators and learners alike for over 10 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new and improved Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms - one of the premier educational resources offered by NHGRI, and it aims to help users better understand the basics of genomics and genetics.
… this analogy often applies when trying to identify genomic variants associated with phenotypes in large-scale … is increasingly hosting genome-sequence datasets and other genomic datasets in cloud environments. Cloud-based computing … glossary targets students, educators, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public. Users of the …