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Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… during infancy and childhood. Seizure disorder (epilepsy). Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). … Symptoms …
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 February 2022.
… A New Category Of Disease Marked By Sporadic Fevers And Inflammation Rare disease with Fatal Diagnosis Doesn't Stop …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., introduces us to new scientific director Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., his background and prior accomplishments.
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Cynthia Tifft, M.D., Ph.D. is the deputy clinical director for the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… neuronal apoptosis. This was the first demonstration that inflammation was pivotal in the pathogenesis of lysosomal …
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… genes identified to date 3 pathways: protein processing, inflammation and lipids Alzheimer’s Disease Introduction 4 • …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the December 2021 NHGRI symposium's success in confronting the difficult pasts of eugenics and scientific racism.
… spike influences infectivity SARS-CoV-2 may cause fetal inflammation even in the absence of placental infection …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… treating rare genetic diseases characterized by fever and inflammation.” … Genomics Research On-the-spot gene readouts … NIH scientists discover how DNA fragments can trigger inflammation in sickle cell disease CRISPR-based anti-viral …
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Dr. Guanjie Chen is a senior research fellow with the NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… Huang H, Zhou J, Chen G, et al. Relations among obesity, inflammation, and Insulin Resistance in African Americans and …
Research Funding
NHGRI is initiating a new program-the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium to develop a framework for systematically understanding the effects of genomic variation on genome function and how these effects shape phenotypes.
… regulation of T cell and fibroblast states in autoimmune inflammation HG012103 Data and Administrative Coordinating …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, looks back on Bettie Graham's 50 years of federal service and as a champion for diversity in the genomics workforce, as she retires at the end of 2023.
… a scientist with a research program that focused on how inflammation causes cancer. She is a champion of promoting …