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The genome is the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell.
… all the information needed for an individual to develop and function. … The genome is the entire set of genetic …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… . The address pointed out that “as we learn to read and interpret information coded in the living and evolving … … The dogs of Chernobyl: Demographic insights into populations inhabiting the nuclear exclusion zone Spatola et … for responsibly reporting back environmental health and non-genomic research results NHGRI funding opportunities …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program evaluation.
… With the numerous ongoing key collaborations between ASHG and NHGRI, I look forward to working closely with Amanda in … evaluation of the institute’s Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program. The CEGS Program was launched … Research Researchers optimize genetic tests for diverse populations to tackle health disparities More widespread …
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.
… of the discovery of the double-helical structure of DNA and the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Human … the opportunity to study the genomes of different African populations. H3Africa has also enabled African scientists to … African population-based genomic studies of both common, non-communicable disorders (such as heart and renal disease) …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… Genomic medicine is an emerging medical discipline that … care (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use. Already, …
News Release
Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… More complete and sophisticated collection of genome sequences captures … captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available. The work was … genome sequence for every person can lead to inequities in genomic analyses. For example, predicting a genetic disease …
Staff
Dr. Charles Rotimi is the scientific director of and NIH Distinguished Investigator in the Division of Intramural Research. He also serves as the director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… and determinants of common complex diseases in human populations with particular emphasis on populations of the … been useful for refining the association signals found in European and Asian ancestry populations; it has provided some … The lab has conducted a Podo GWAS, the first GWAS of a non-infectious disease in Africa (N Engl J Med, 2012), and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the new director of NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences.
… a 'Center' (the National Center for Human Genome Research) and transitioned to full-fledged 'Institute' status. At age … 23, 2018. I encourage you to submit your research ideas and help shape the future goals of this important NIH … produced comprehensive, multi-dimensional maps of the key genomic changes in 33 types of cancer. The datasets generated …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green spotlights on ELSIhub.
… Green, M.D., Ph.D. … I hope that you had a happy, healthy, and (especially) safe Thanksgiving this year! Let’s continue … out that we have added a new temporary section to The Genomic Landscape , one that highlights the “Guiding … improve COVID-19 testing among underserved and vulnerable populations Dr. Collins discusses the COVID-19 vaccine …
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.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … Last month, NIH and NHGRI finally received their Fiscal Year 2018 budgets. … This represents the largest budget increase for NIH and NHGRI in well over a decade, and provides new funds for a … Thailand Ministry of Public Health to discuss advances in genomic medicine implementation in Thailand and the Completed …