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The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recaps activities from National DNA Day 2019.
… can be found in the position announcement . Speaking of genomic medicine implementation… as part of NHGRI’s … Erin Ramos, Ph.D. spoke about sharing knowledge of human genomic variation for use in precision medicine. National DNA Day was …
Staff
Dr. Stephanie Morris is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences.
… manages a portfolio of grants focused on high-throughput genomic technology development and functional genomics. She … Genome Technology program, Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) program, and the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program. IGVF, launched in 2021, …
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 … likelihood that scientists will find both rare and common genomic variants that contribute to health and disease.   …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., spotlights the re-opening of the Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington, D.C.
… 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. … and interactive modules that allow visitors to learn about genomic science and how it affects their lives. The …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Dr. Adam Phillippy as the founding director of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research (CGDSR).
… improve, new methods are required to make large-scale genomic edits. Such technologies would be particularly useful … was “how can NHGRI’s IRP be a recognized leader in genomic data science?" Ongoing advances in genomics tools and … strategies are needed to connect genome variation to genome function in both basic and clinical …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… Genomic medicine is an emerging medical discipline that involves using genomic information about an individual as part of their … and policy implications of that clinical use. Already, genomic medicine is making an impact in the fields of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new fact sheets produced by the institute's Communications and Public Liaison Branch.
… best,   … In 2018, the NHGRI funded the creation of the  Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics … opportunities to facilitate diverse and large-scale genomic-based analyses in a cloud environment. By inverting … trends in genomics, such as ensuring that the results of genomic studies appropriately reflect human diversity and …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… and interpret information coded in the living and evolving genomic history book of billions of individuals from around … held its 12 th annual meeting . ISCC-PEG aims to improve genomic literacy among healthcare providers and enhance the effective practice of genomic medicine by facilitating interactions among the key …
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.
… 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 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the important genomics legacy of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as it comes to an end.
… for both the new policy and the long-standing NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy; this includes the provision of … of humanity and, therefore, has the largest amount of genomic diversity. However, the genomes of people living in … agreement that this lack of information about African genomic diversity needs to be rectified. H3Africa has been a …