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Population genomics is the application of genomic technologies to understand populations of organisms.
… Population Genomics … Population genomics is the application of genomic technologies to …
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Diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a new study by researchers from the NIH and Harvard Medical School.
… Bonham is also the Senior Advisor to the NHGRI Director on Genomics and Health Disparities. "Because genomic information … researchers can contribute new knowledge of the role of genomics - with lifestyle and environment - on human health," said Dr. Heidi L Rehm, co-author and chief genomics officer in the Center for Genomic Medicine and …
About Genomics
Appropriate use of population descriptors in scientific research is critical for the advancement of genomic science and human health for all.
… Report: Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research In response to a request from the … challenges in using race, ethnicity, ancestry, and other population descriptors in genomics research. The resulting …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… the science underpinning the Human Genome Project and genomics research, and have the opportunity to participate in … legal and social implications resulting from genetics and genomics research. In May 2001, the National Advisory Council … underrepresented minorities pursuing research careers in genomics and related sciences. The Minority Action Plan was …
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NHGRI researchers and their international collaborators have added Williams-Beuren syndrome to the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations.
… added to Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Population … NHGRI researchers and their international …