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The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, reflects on the twelve years of groundbreaking research by the Clinical Sequencing Evidence-generating Research (CSER) consortium.
… in traits, including the risk for disease. Some genomic variants are small, like changes to single letters of … cancer, respectively, compared to previously identified genomic variants. These findings suggest a potentially … significant role of VNTRs in human traits.  This research was funded by NIH through a grant to Steven …
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NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases. … The … (CCDG), which will use genome sequencing to explore the genomic contributions to common diseases such as heart …
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The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… spring from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research, will be held on June 5 - 7, 2017 by The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and UConn Health in Farmington, Connecticut. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… and I answered questions about bioethics and genomics research on Twitter as part of #AskDrGenome . Meanwhile, the … of the central challenges in biology is understanding how genomic variation affects genome function to influence … multiple funding opportunities to establish the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium , the …
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NHGRI appointed Carolyn Hutter, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genome Sciences, which researches human genome function in health and disease.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has appointed Carolyn Hutter, … health and disease, and seeks technologies that facilitate genomic discoveries. … Dr. Hutter comes to the position with … which generated over 2.5 petabytes of publically available genomic data used by the cancer research community to improve …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… having genetic testing done for some other reason. … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) is a study of people with "secondary … of uncertain significance   … May 13, 2021: From one genomic diagnosis, researchers discover other treatable …
The Genomics Landscape
In May 4, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details a report released by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, that provided a series of recommendations for using population descriptors in future genetics and genomics studies.
… are available. As someone who previously led an active research program in comparative genomics, I was pleased to … using population descriptors as a proxy to describe human genomic variation. These descriptors have reflected … individuals’ nationality, geography, and ethnicity, but genomic variation is complex and fails to track accurately to …
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NHGRI researchers have identified a genomic signature for some aggressive prostate tumors, which may help healthcare providers pinpoint treatment options.
… tumors. … Researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their collaborators have identified a specific genomic signature of some aggressive prostate tumors, which … 15 online in The American Journal of Human Genetics . "The genomic signature we discovered might be the most …
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On October 25-29, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.
… in anti-hypertensive drug efficacy in the All of Us Research Program Board No. PB1600 Slavina Goleva Convention … assessment of adult participants in a population-based genomic screening program Board No. PB2180 Karen Wain … and Health Services Research Return of secondary genomic findings: Experiences of sickle cell disease research …
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Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The Forefront of Genomics.
… At NHGRI, we are focused on advances in genomics research. Building on our leadership role in the initial … the world's scientific and medical communities to enhance genomic technologies that accelerate breakthroughs and … all of humankind. … About the National Human Genome Research Institute … National Human Genome Research Institute …