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The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
… lecture will be given by Joe Palca, Ph.D., a former NPR science correspondent and founder of Scicommers, a collective of science communicators. I encourage you to attend, and please … of the field, NHGRI established the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) a little over two years ago. Directed by …
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities for Investigator-Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science
The Computational Genomics and Data Science Program Announcements (PARs) invite applications for investigator-initiated research efforts fostering innovation in computational genomics, data science, statistics, bioinformatics, and data visualization and exploration.
… Data HG012573 … The Computational Genomics and Data Science Program Announcements (PARs) invite applications for … fostering innovation in computational genomics, data science, statistics, bioinformatics, and data visualization … NHGRI’s broader efforts in Computational Genomics and Data Science . … Upcoming Concept: Investigator Initiated Research …
News Release
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has elected Elaine A. Ostrander, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health Distinguished Investigator as a new member.
… NAS considers membership to be a “mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a …
Staff
Dr. Shurjo Sen is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences who manages a portfolio of grants focused upon genomic data sciences, and is particularly interested in transitioning genomics from a centralized data repository model to cloud-based collaborative science.
… data repository model to cloud-based collaborative science. Apart from genomic data science, Dr. Sen’s grant portfolio also includes genomic … have natural microbiota and model human immune responses . Science 2019 Aug 2;365(6452) [ PubMed ] Johnston JJ, …
Staff
Dr. Dave Kaufman is a program director Division of Genomics and Society​ at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… trans-NIH initiatives and programs, including a Citizen Science Working Group. Currently, Dr. Kaufman focuses on ELSI … … Dave Kaufman, Ph.D. … Dave Kaufman, return of results policy, ethical legal and social implications, genomic information, citizen science … Dave Kaufman, return of results policy, ethical …
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… of the research participants (see Genomic Data Sharing Policy  below). In addition, NIH issues Certificates of … Database . The Common Rule Published in 1991, the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, also known as … genotypes and phenotypes  (dbGaP), the NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-Space …
News Release
Today, we are updating the way we manage data related to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… way we manage data related to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy to again allow unrestricted access to genomic summary … response, we decided that while we assess the state of the science and any potential risks to research participants, NIH … Carrie D. Wollinetz, Ph.D., Associate Director for Science Policy, National Institutes of Health … Related …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy and how it emphasizes the importance of good data management practices.
… date for the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy occurred last month – January 25, 2023. The DMS Policy emphasizes the importance of good data management … will incorporate more human diversity. …  The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Molecular Foundations for …
News Release
Dr. Andy Baxevanis has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
… Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). … Advancing Comparative Genomics Dr. … or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. New Fellows will be presented … an official certificate and a gold and blue (representing science and engineering, respectively) rosette pin during an …
Profile
NHGRI science writer Prabarna Ganguly spoke with Segre about her research career, what makes microbes so complex and her roles in science policy and anti-harassment campaigns.
… committee as an outgrowth of my work on the Women Science Advisory Committee . Through the committee, I could … recently named the assistant director of health and life science at the Office of Science and Technology Policy. How do you feel about being appointed, and what does …