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Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… The Big Picture Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to … research will generate between 2 and 40 exabytes of data within the next decade. Our ability to sequence DNA … to decipher the information it contains, so genomic data science will be a vibrant field of research for many …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI center focused on computationally intensive approaches to analyze large-scale genomic data and identifying genetic contributions to human disease.
… The Center for Genomics and Data Science Research focuses on the development and … approaches to analyze large-scale genetic and genomic data, with a particular focus on identifying genetic … developing new statistical methods and software to analyze data sets emanating from large-scale genetic association and …
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.
… Evaluation and Development of Statistical Methods for Data Harmonization in Molecular Prognostication HG012124 … bias correction model for bulk and single-cell CUT&Tag data HG012981 TINTLE, NATHAN L FATTY ACID RESEARCH INSTITUTE … MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR Mendelian randomization for modern data: Integrating data resources to improve accuracy of …
Event
November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17.
… Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17. We encourage you and … … All times are in Eastern. … Family Health History Social Media Campaign … November is Family Health History … Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17. … November is Family …
Event
On November 30th, 2020, NHGRI convened a virtual meeting for journal editors and NHGRI/NIH staff to discuss genomic data sharing.
… for journal editors and NHGRI/NIH staff to discuss genomic data sharing. The goal of this meeting was to learn more … papers (“Journals”); and, to develop ideas to improve data sharing policy, its implementation, and the practice of leveraging data standards to optimize the utility of genomic data shared …
News Release
NIH awarded grants to six medical centers to select from the most difficult-to-solve medical cases and develop effective approaches to diagnose them.
… local medical expertise to the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN). The network includes and is modeled after an NIH pilot program … collect and share high-quality clinical and laboratory data, including genomic information, clinical observations …
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.
… are now regularly generating massive amounts of genomic data. To meet the growing needs of the field, NHGRI established the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) a little over two years ago. Directed by … Office , OGDS organized the Genomic Data Science Community Network, which supports genomics educational and research …
Event
On May 19-20, 2016, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) hosted a two-day workshop where participants were asked to weigh the benefits and risks of sharing aggregate genomic data with secondary users.
… Update Workshop on Establishing a Central Resource of Data from Genome Sequencing Projects Report Resolving … weigh the benefits and risks of sharing aggregate genomic data with secondary users. … NISC, 5th Floor Conference Room … … MD … 5625 Fishers Lane … Workshop on Sharing Aggregate Data … On May 19-20, 2016, the National Human Genome Research …
Media Advisory
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their benefits, limitations and potential for misuse.
… of Health will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their benefits, limitations and potential for misuse. … Social genomics is a field of emerging research that suggests … to the misuse and misappropriation of scientific data. The news media has also called these avenues of inquiry …
News Release
A 2018 workshop led by Alaska Native people provides a path towards collaborative, community-driven genomics research.
… Native populations to be wary of sharing their genetic data with researchers and the federal government. Alaska … are also aware of the dual nature of providing genomic data. Many in the Alaska Native community realize that if … disparities, an associate investigator in the NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch and co-author on the …