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November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17.
… Additional Resources … November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National … social media on Wednesday, November 17. We encourage you and your organizations to join in and help amplify our Institute’s mission to increase genomic …
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Quartz Africa has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., for its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent."
… its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent." … An Imaginative … Dr. Rotimi was recognized for his passion for studying the genomics of Africans and those of African descent worldwide. … ​ … Charles Rotimi, Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, genomics of Africans … Quartz Africa has …
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Researchers used whole genome sequence data to investigate the origin of the mutation that causes "sickling" of red blood cells.
… Amy Bentley … Daniel Shriner and Charles Rotimi, researchers at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH), have used whole genome sequence data …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision. … Did you know that in the 15 years since we … conducting research on human  embryos , and the unknown health risks of genome editing, creating "designer babies" is …
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Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems.
… from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems. … There is a mighty but invisible kingdom of …
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Three practical strategies for reducing the risk of re-identification, the process by which anonymized personal genomic data are matched with the owner.
… … Data sharing is key to the success of medical research, and participants in medical research are often those most … of a project called The Beacon Project, initiated by the Global Alliance for Genomics & Health (GA4GH) and funded in part by the National …
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.
… DC. As described in the December 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape , the exhibition first opened at the … of the discovery of the double-helical structure of DNA and the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Human … H3Africa is a part of the Human Cell Atlas . the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) and the …
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The National Academy of Medicine elected Dr. Charles Rotimi, CRGGH Director, as one of its new members.
… to the Academy is one of the highest honors in health and medicine and recognizes both achievement in the field and … new members.​​ ​ … Charles Rotimi, Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Academy of Medicine … The National …
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… therapy is an experimental treatment that may improve the health of people with sickle cell disease. The treatment may stop the sickling of cells and improve the lifespan of red blood cells . It may reduce complications of sickled cells blocking blood flow and depriving tissues of oxygen (called vaso-occlusive …
Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers and other organizations.
… to learn about grants management, collaboration and leadership. An immersive experience in various settings, … portfolio and program management at the forefront of genomics. The keystone of this program is sage mentorship … M.S., PA-C  2021-2023 NIH-ACMG Fellow Current position: Health Scientist Administrator, All of Us Research Program, …