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NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… … NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease … to correct this misunderstanding," said Dr. De Vries. "Genomics research is very new on parts of the continent and … it's often difficult to describe concepts like genes and genomics in local languages," said Paulina Tindana, Ph.D., an …
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Four NHGRI researchers share the steps toward a career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students.
… is a postdoctoral fellow in the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Social and Behavioral Research … Findley shared the steps she took towards her career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students. She was … 2014, event at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Genomics Education Outreach Collaborative (GEOC), a …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical breakthroughs.
… diseases affect millions of Americans every day, and research is key to improving our ability to diagnose and … are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical … are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how NIH is ramping up research on COVID-19; NHGRI's expansion of its Genome Technology Program; and the the DiY Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition toolkit.
… meeting of the National Advisory Council on Human Genome Research (NACHGR) will be held as a videoconference rather … starting at 12:30 p.m. EST to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research more broadly.  All the best, … … Genome Technology Program. The Coordinating Center will be responsible for facilitating collaborations, disseminating …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… who have given permission for their DNA to be used for research are from European ancestry, making many populations from across the globe underrepresented in genomics research. The National Human Genome Research … to enhance the diversity of people who participate in genomics research, thereby improving our knowledge of human …
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An online Informed Consent Resource created in 2009 by NHGRI has been updated to keep pace with advances in genomics over the past several years
… integral to the advancement of a spectrum of disease-based research. As knowledge stemming from the completion of the … sequencing technologies become increasingly affordable, genomics research is playing an ever-larger role across … advance understanding about how to harness the power of genomics to improve health. Those participants would join …
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Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… on genomic literacy among Africans as it relates to research conducted in Africa by African investigators. The … project to understand cultural and language concepts of genomics in Nigeria. The goal is to develop a participant … people in two different African countries understand about genomics concepts," said H3Africa Program Director Ebony …
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).
… yours — and here’s to a 2024 featuring many breakthrough genomics advances! Last year ended with exciting news from … School of Public Health, will speak as part of the Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series . Starting at … of the genome for enhanced disease modelling.  This research was supported by a grant from the NHGRI Extramural …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Program Contact: Sheethal Jose … Genomics and Sociocultural Structures and Values Genomics and … and Economics … Program Contact: Nicole Lockhart … Genomic Research Design and Implementation Diversity and Inclusion in … or scientific movements use genetic information to advance socially defined values, like the eugenics movement, and how …
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The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated in disease.
… But this wee creature is making big waves in the sea of genomics research. The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps … program that has been lost in mammals? What are the genes responsible for this?" The zebrafish's versatility can extend …