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The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Dr. Adam Phillippy as the founding director of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research (CGDSR).
… Happy New Year to you and yours — and here’s to a 2024 featuring many breakthrough … deputy director and an associate investigator in NHGRI’s Social and Behavioral Research Branch. Applications are due on February …
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On October 20, 2022, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences", a program that explores the experiences of renowned African American biomedical researchers and physicians.
… … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present … Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences … On October 20, 2022, NHGRI and the Smithsonian …
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NHGRI holds a pre-application webinar for potential applicants on the Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education NOFO on September 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET.
… Attendees can ask questions during the webinar and are encouraged to email questions in advance to Dr. … at 2:00 pm ET. Participation in the webinar is optional and not required to submit an application. The webinar … During the webinar, NIH staff give an overview of the NOFO and application submission process and field questions from …
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NHGRI has selected Adam Phillippy, Ph.D. as the founding director of the new Center for Genomics and Data Science Research within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program.
… Phillippy to provide scientific leadership and shape direction of computational genomics in institute’s … as the founding director of the new Center for Genomics and Data Science Research within the Institute’s Intramural … Research Program. In this role, he will provide scientific and administrative leadership, foster a collaborative and …
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Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator and head of the Health Communication and Behavior Unit. She … directs the Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) within the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) at the National Human …
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NHGRI held a second pre-application webinar for potential applicants on the Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education NOFO on September 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET.
… Attendees can ask questions during the webinar and are encouraged to email questions in advance to Dr. … at 2:00 pm ET. Participation in the webinar is optional and not required to submit an application. The webinar … the webinar, NIH staff will give an overview of the NOFO and application submission process and field questions from …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities … on us -- are both influenced by people's environments and social interactions. As a result, the microbiome and health … about the socioeconomic, psychosocial, cultural and behavioral factors in people of diverse ancestry, according …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 13, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., announces the appointment of Valentina Di Francesco as founding director of the NHGRI Office of Genomic Data Science.
… dampened efforts to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, and the genomics community lost one of its shining stars — … and Data Science Program in the Division of Genome Sciences for more than seven years. She has played a key role … resolution Change in expiration date for PAR-19-372 “Social epigenomics research focused on minority health and …
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Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes investigators with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human health.
… Scientific Director for advances in genetic epidemiology and efforts to enhance the diversity of the human genetics … call to increase diversity in genomics as a matter of a social justice imperative is inspiring, and a reminder of the … in Genomics (iSPRinG) and Future Leaders Advancing Genomic Sciences in Health Innovation Postdoctoral Program (FLAGSHIP) …
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Four NHGRI researchers share the steps toward a career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students.
… Findley's high school biology teacher made science fun and interesting, inspiring her to pursue a career in science. … in the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Social and Behavioral Research Branch. She studies the skin microbiome …