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Dr. Neil Hanchard joins NHGRI as a clinical investigator
NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Dr. Hanchard will lead the new Childhood …
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NHGRI proposes an action agenda for building a diverse genomics workforce
NHGRI has released a new action agenda for a diverse genomics workforce. This ambitious set of goals, objectives, and implementation strategies details NHGRI’s plans for enhancing the diversity of the genomics workforce by 2030.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … The action agenda identifies goals and …
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DNA-editing method shows promise to treat mouse model of progeria
Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Using a recently developed DNA base-editing …
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NIH awards $38 million to improve utility of polygenic risk scores in diverse populations
NIH will fund grants totaling $38 million over five years to develop methods that will improve the way that polygenic risk scores can be used to predict disease in diverse communities.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … New consortium will include six study sites …
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From one genomic diagnosis, researchers discover other treatable health conditions
Genomicists and clinicians are beginning to offer patients genetic testing for a list of treatable diseases apart from the one that brought them into the clinic.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Genomicists and clinicians are beginning to …
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Vertebrate Genomes Project produces first set of 16 animal reference genomes
With the publication of 16 high-quality reference genomes from across vertebrates, the Vertebrate Genome Project establishes standards for biodiversity genomics and reports discoveries in comparative biology, conservation, and health research
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … These genome assemblies can help researchers …
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NIH researchers find many people want secondary genomic findings after initially refusing
A study published NIH researchers revealed that about half of individuals who said they don’t want to receive secondary genomic findings changed their mind after their healthcare provider gave them more detailed information.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … New study brings into question current …
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NIH funds new effort to discover genetic causes of single-gene disorders
NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the establishment of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and approaches that help researchers identify the genetic causes of single-gene diseases.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … The Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium …
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NIH researchers expand Families SHARE, an educational genomics workbook
NHGRI researchers have developed the Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) workbook, which helps people use their family history to assess their risk for heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Study shows 70% of people who use the …
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Scientists use genomics to discover an ancient dog species that may teach us about human vocalization
The finding marks a new effort in conserving an ancient dog breed, with potential to inform human vocalization processes.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … The finding marks a new effort in conserving …