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The Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) maintains and updates the human genome reference and provides it to the scientific community.
… Since the origin of the human reference in the completion of the International Human Genome Project, there has been a need to maintain and … … Funding Opportunities … Events … Explore this Page … Social Media … Contact Staff … Program Directors … Scientific …
News Release
Researchers analyzing human, fly, and worm genomes have found these species have key genomic processes in common, reflecting their shared ancestry.
… Steven Benowitz … Researchers analyzing human, fly, and worm genomes have found that these species … and other biological processes vital to understanding human biology and disease. … The studies highlight the data … and understand the human genome is through comparative genomics and studying model organisms," said Mark Gerstein, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… it live, the first seminar in the new Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030 seminar series is now available for viewing. … Strategic Vision — Generating and analyzing a complete human genome sequence will be routine for any research …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the Human Genome Project receiving the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award.
… increase. As mentioned in last month's issue of The Genomics Landscape, the first Town Hall for the 'Genomics … Award (in the Field of Medicine 2017) recognizes the Human Genome Project for its collaborative success that has … already paved the way for significant discoveries about human health and disease, facilitating the development of …
News Release
The Human Genome Project has been awarded the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award for ground-breaking advances in the field of medicine.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The Human Genome Project has been awarded the 2017 Prince Mahidol … gratifying has been the ability to begin using genomics to improve approaches for diagnosing and treating … continues to be the study of the ethical, legal and social implications of genome research. Additional …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, recaps the April 2023 virtual reunion of the leaders of the five genome-sequencing centers (G5), where they tell the untold story on how they ushered the Human Genome Project across the finish line in 2003.
… The 100th meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) will take place on September … times a year, NHGRI convenes NACHGR, a group of leading genomics experts who advise the institute about all aspects … updates about NHGRI and genomics. The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) recently announced that after six years …
About Genomics
A group of researchers, led by the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium, has released a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise a human “pangenome” reference. Encompassing genome sequences from 47 people of diverse ancestries (with the goal of increasing that number to 350 by mid-2024), the human pangenome reference captures significantly more population diversity than the previous reference sequence.
… The NHGRI-funded Human Pangenome Reference Consortium has released a … News: Human ‘pangenome’ published, with goal of making genomics more useful for diverse populations NewScientist : … Sequencing Center Lab … News … Papers … News Coverage … Social Media … Multimedia … Infographic: Why do we need a new …
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and … genomics Hover or swipe over the illustration to zoom. The Human Genome Project (HGP) Timeline contains major milestones … … Photographs taken during the decade-long odyssey of the Human Genome Project. Images include the announcement of the …
The Genomics Landscape
In June 1, 2023, edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the NHGRI-funded Human Pangenome Reference Consortium releasing a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise a human “pangenome” reference.
… of the 99 th meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research , held last month, are now available on … Lawrence Brody, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genomics and Society, was recently involved in a study that … Reference Consortium has an embedded ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) research group to guide informed …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the National Institutes of Health … regarding complex issues facing the field of genomics. … Meeting Date Date/Times May 20-21, 2024 May 20: …