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The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… were – in one way or another – busily involved in the Human Genome Project. Having now attended all 21 AGBT general … is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect … join the NHGRI Intramural Research Program as part the Social and Behavioral Research Branch , heading a new …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , the institute also published the 2020 … decade. I would also like to draw your attention to the social media stories that NHGRI developed for the 30th …
News and Events
Discover the secrets hidden in your genome through illustrations, videos, engaging stories, and the latest science that impacts your life.
… The following social media channels are maintained by NHGRI's Office of … institute. … On Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and other social media channels, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is sharing …
News Release
NIH researchers have sequenced the whole genome of a dog native to Sardinia, Italy, and discovered in it clues about the migration of humans to the area.
… DNA sequence.) The findings, by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, and … recent studies that also traced the genetic origins of human Sardinians to the Middle East and Hungary. Sardinian … Ph.D., chief of NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch . "Understanding the geographical origins of …
Research Funding
The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program Abstracts and Activities Database organizes abstracts for all ELSI-related activities
… The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program funds and manages … and Activities Database … The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program Abstracts and … for all ELSI-related activities. … Ethical Issues In Genomics, Legal Issues In Genomics, Social Issues In …
News Release
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project has created a detailed resource on the letters of life, DNA, identifying genes and regions that may regulate genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… Project is a worldwide effort to understand how the human genome functions. With the completion of its latest … has added millions of candidate DNA “switches” from the human and mouse genomes that appear to regulate when and … in other major journals. ENCODE is funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute, part of the National …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the legacy of the Human Microbiome Project as it reaches completion.
… Variation Identification, Association, and Function in Human Health and Disease.” The workshop included valuable … May 31, a Town Hall at NIH on June 20, Ethical Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Strategic Planning Webinars on … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics. … The human microbiome is the collection of all …
Policy Issues
Federally-funded research with human participants must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the participants.
… The use of human participants in biomedical, clinical and social-behavioral research can provide insights and … supported by the United States government, including any genomics research funded by or carried out at NIH, is subject …
National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research
The Director's Report Related documents contain links to materials supplemental to Dr. Eric Green's Director's Report presentation to the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research in September 2020.
… Genetics and Education Fellow 2 30 th Anniversary of Human Genome Project Launch Interviews with Genomics Leaders Video Testimonials 3 2020 NHGRI Strategic … Research Program Website PAR-20-254 - Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01) PAR-20-255 - …
Infographic
An infographic that explains why it was so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence.
… Why was it so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence? The Human Genome Project ended in 2003, but genomic researchers … had not yet determined every last base (or letter) of the human genome sequence. Instead, they had only completed about …