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The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… can be established. … A Pathway to Science Policy and Education Careers One way to ensure that genomic discoveries in the lab drive policy and education for our benefit is to strengthen the workforce … who can succeed at the interface between genomic research and science education and policy. The National Human Genome …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how social media provides NHGRI staff with a space to talk about their work, make genomics topics easy to understand, and show how genomics can positively affect people.
… to the array of updates about the many happenings at NHGRI and in genomics, I would like to draw your attention to … is required by September 27.  All the best,  …  NHGRI’s social media platforms provide a great venue for conveying … Ph.D., and Susan Persky, Ph.D., from the NHGRI Social and Behavioral Research Branch will answer questions about social …
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 … as the new Director of NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences . She follows Dr. Jeffery Schloss, who was the …
Educational Resources
Bioinformatics is a subdiscipline of biology and computer science concerned with the acquisition, storage, analysis, and dissemination of biological data.
… … Bioinformatics is a subdiscipline of biology and computer science concerned with the acquisition, storage, analysis, and dissemination of biological data. … Computational … Bioinformatics … Bioinformatics, as related to genetics and genomics, is a scientific subdiscipline that involves …
Event
On February 23, 2023, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science."
… Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences October 20, 2022 Historically Speaking: Intersecting Race, DNA, And Demography September 10, 2020 … Past Events … Panel … …
News Release
NHGRI will provide approximately $5.8 million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new educational and research opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds, including those from groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical sciences.
… to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new educational and research opportunities for students of diverse … groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical sciences.  The program will support educational activity at …
Staff
Valentina Di Francesco is NHGRI's Chief Data Science Strategist and Director of the Office of Genomic Data Science within the NHGRI Office of the Director.
… Francesco is NHGRI's first Chief Data science Strategist and Director of the Office of Genomic Data Science. In this role, she will provide leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science. Ms. Di Francesco joined …
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) with ELSI program directors and NHGRI policy experts. Our hosts were Lawrence Brody, … for all individuals and populations.The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program at the National … … Related Content … Reddit AMA: Ethical, legal and social implications of genomics research … Researchers and …
News Release
The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… Communications and Public Liaison Branch … From prenatal genetic screening … number of issues that spring from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research, will be held on June … by physicians, geneticists, genetic counselors, and social scientists and lawyers, in academia, government and …
Research Funding
The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program Abstracts and Activities Database organizes abstracts for all ELSI-related activities
… The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program funds and … and Activities Database … ​The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program Abstracts and …