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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.
… are critical to maintaining the trust of the public in genomics research. Did you know that the top contributors of … from this effort and what it means to them for their careers. In the same vein, our Twitter account shares quotes … of this accomplishment and what it means for the future of genomics. In our Ask Dr. Genome series, NHGRI director Eric …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… fourth annual International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics at NIH last month. The month-long summit is designed … infrastructure, systems, and technologies in genetics and genomics. The summit, which aims to help the international … workshops will focus on data science challenges facing the genomics research community. Details about these will be …
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.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … The NHGRI 'Genomics 2020' strategic planning process continues to move … about the process itself. Last month, we held the third 'Genomics 2020' Town Hall, engaging colleagues in California's … they are building the early phase of their professional careers. For example, young investigators working within …
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.
… the pandemic and to pursuing exciting opportunities in genomics. The Genomic Medicine Working Group of the National … best, …  Strive for global diversity in all aspects of genomics research, committing to the systematic inclusion of … initiatives that provide early exposure and access to careers in genomics. Develop and support training programs …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
​Genomics is helping us understand what makes each of us different and what makes us the same.
… Genomics is helping us understand what makes each of us … understanding of biology has greatly advanced is in the genomics of skin color . Unfortunately, for centuries, skin … cancer). This new understanding of the importance of both genomics and the environment has led Sarah and other genetics …
Educational Resources
A cytogeneticist is a geneticist who specializes in the study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell.
… and function of the cell. … Chromosomes, Microscopy, Careers … A cytogeneticist is a geneticist who specializes in …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2018 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the success of The Cancer Genome Atlas.
… are available on the ' Establishing a 2020 Vision for Genomics ' website. NHGRI will host a Town Hall at the … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics.  …  After more than a decade, The Cancer Genome … summed up the current status of knowledge about cancer genomics based on the TCGA data. The PanCancer Atlas was …
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.
… the need for diversity and a unifying anti-racist ethos in genomics research. The commentary, entitled “Cultivating … facets of scientific research — especially in the field of genomics, which grew out of genetics and its troubled history … in biomedical research. It will also promote genomics research that addresses health disparities and …
Educational Resources
Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.
… Genomics … Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an … genetics refers to the study of a particular gene. … Genomics, Genes, Gene Expression, Human Genome Project … Genomics is a field of biology focused on studying all the …
History of Genomics Program
The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is a digital archive that holds a wealth of materials from the early stages of the Human Genome Project and provides a unique and detailed look into how the field has developed in the decades following.
… for any materials upon request.  … The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is composed of the papers and materials of … site with any questions or requests. … NHGRI History of Genomics Program staff are committed to describing materials … the values and practices of NHGRI or the History of Genomics Program. Conventions and language change over time, …