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Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs.
… racism. Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs. … racism. Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs. … in the 19th and early 20th centuries were proponents of such ideologies. By the mid-20th century, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., spotlights the NHGRI Extramural Research Program and how it takes a dynamic approach to it's research portfolio to help foster groundbreaking advances in genomics.
… promising for NIH, with both President Biden and the House of Representatives calling for an overall budget increase … and medical libraries. All the best,  …  Pursue advances in genomics as part of a vibrant global community of … ET Prediction: The clinical relevance of all encountered genomic variants will be readily predictable, rendering the …
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New grants totaling approximately $29.5 million will enable scientists to generate and maintain the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome.
… and maintain the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome. The awards, made over five years pending … is becoming obsolete. The funds are necessary for making advances in DNA sequencing technology and computational … all biomedical research studies that use or analyze human genomic data rely on the established reference sequence of …
Research Funding
The Division of Genomic Medicine promotes the NHGRI's efforts to advance the application of genomics to medical science and clinical care.
… The Division of Genomic Medicine (DGM) promotes the institute's efforts to advance the application of genomics to medical science and clinical care. … Many DGM …
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Dr. Dave Kaufman is a program director Division of Genomics and Society​ at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in May of 2014, after working as an NHGRI ELSI grantee for several … grants related to the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research. Dr. Kaufman serves as the primary ELSI …
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After major advances in hematology, David Bodine retires with an eye towards mentorship and a garden
David Bodine, founder of the Hematopoiesis Section and chief of the Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch, advanced the fields of gene therapy and hematology in his 38 years at the NIH. Now, he plans to continue his contributions to science as an emeritus and through training the next generation of scientists.
… Bodine, leader of the NHGRI Hematopoiesis Section and chief of the Genetics … treatments. Among his contributions, he identified the genomic mutations that cause Diamond Blackfan anemia, a … has been condensed and edited for clarity. … After major advances in hematology, David Bodine retires with an eye …
News Release
NHGRI celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Human Genome Project with a "15 for 15" Celebration that commemorates the genomic advances since 2003.
… Institute (NHGRI) will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project. To commemorate this milestone and the genomic advances that have been made since 2003, NHGRI is launching …
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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
… Raymond MacDougall … Genomic studies are increasingly integral to the advancement of a spectrum of disease-based research. As knowledge … purpose, any risks and possible benefits, or other implications of participation are understood. Informed and …
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The Human Genome Project has been awarded the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award for ground-breaking advances in the field of medicine.
… Mahidol Award for ground-breaking advances in the field of medicine. The award will be received on behalf of the … and treating human disease, ushering in the era of genomic medicine." The Thai royal family is awarding its two … continues to be the study of the ethical, legal and social implications of genome research. Additional information about …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Social Environments Genomics and Social Justice Shifting Societal Definitions, Beliefs and Norms Conceptions of Human Identity and Origins … Program Contact: Rene … ideas for research projects that explore the many possible implications of genetics and genomics for individuals, …