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Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… wants to ensure that all populations are knowledgeable about the science underpinning the Human Genome Project and genomics research, and have the opportunity to participate in … strongly urged to contact the appropriate person and ask questions. NOT-OD-09-074 : Enhancing Peer Review: The NIH …
About Genomics
NHGRI offers timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics.
… timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics. … Timelines … NHGRI offers timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics. … NHGRI offers timelines to provide … perspective on various genomics-related topics. … About Genomics …
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 … and Health Equity Office (TiDHE), created an explainer about population descriptors and its evolving use in genetics … of genomic science and human health for all. … About Genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… in Bangalore, the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics in Kolkata, the National Institute of Immunology in … Institute of Technology in Delhi. It was valuable to learn about India’s recent advances in genomics and plans for the … Washington’s Dr. Gail Jarvik will be available to answer questions about the documentary, ways that the documentary …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… then a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of genomics pioneer Maynard Olson at Washington University … human chromosome. By the way, we were not yet worrying about how we were actually going to sequence an entire human … will be available at the virtual booth via chat to answer questions about topics ranging from training to new funding …
About Genomics
Educational resources that will spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners.
… genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners. … About Genomics …
FAQ
Frequently asked questions on the webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): (RFA-HG-22-026 and RFA-HG-22-027.
… … If applications are focused on similar research questions would only one would be selected for funding? … disease area The Centers should have 2-3 inter-related genomics projects that address one or more critical issues in … Research Pre-Application Webinar FAQ … Frequently asked questions on the webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome …
About Genomics
A group of researchers, led by the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium, has released a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise a human “pangenome” reference. Encompassing genome sequences from 47 people of diverse ancestries (with the goal of increasing that number to 350 by mid-2024), the human pangenome reference captures significantly more population diversity than the previous reference sequence.
… of the genome, it only reflected data generated from about 20 people. Most of that first human genome reference … News: Human ‘pangenome’ published, with goal of making genomics more useful for diverse populations NewScientist : … diversity than the previous reference sequence. … About Genomics …
Genetic Disorders
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… most common, fatal genetic disease in the United States. About 30,000 people in the United States have the disease. CF … Gene Database Speeds Research As the amount of information about CF grows, scientists have recognized the need to share … a baby with special health needs, or to make a decision about terminating the pregnancy. Additional Resources for …
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.
… is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect … issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also … learns about his ancestry on PBS’ Finding Your Roots Seven questions for a rare disease warrior Genome: Unlocking Life's …