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For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to engage communities on genomics, inform and … liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to engage communities around genomic science, to …
News Release
NIH is awarding $18.9 million towards research that aims to accelerate the use of genome sequencing in clinical care for all individuals.
… individuals and groups, including diverse and underserved populations, and in healthcare settings that extend beyond … could potentially be put into practice. "Engaging patient populations that are traditionally underrepresented in … that covers geographical areas from the racially diverse populations in Houston, to the underrepresented minority …
FAQ
On August 23, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute hosted a pre-application webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs: RFA-HG-23-017 and RFA-HG-23-018.
… Would genomics/multi-omics sample sizes of XXX in X populations be competitive? Would creating a minority cohort … be on health equity in U.S. populations. … Will there be a Special Emphasis Panel convened to review the applications? Yes, NHGRI will convene a Special Emphasis Panel in accordance with NIH peer review …
Research Funding
NHGRI solicits grant applications that relate to its scientific priorities and research interests
… review and award. NIH institutes and centers also publish special grant solicitations targeted toward specific research … submission, review and award. Program announcements with special receipt dates (PAR) provide their own submission …
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… for example, more affected? Session 3 – Families, Populations, and Societies The resemblance among relatives … a.m. Session Three: Genetic Architecture – Families, Populations, and Societies Chair: Iain Mathieson, University … 9:55 a.m. An Epidemiological Lens on Precision in Study Populations and Questions for Genetic Research Gen Wojcik, …
Health
A polygenic risk score is one way by which people can learn what their risk of developing a disease is, based on the total number of genomics variants related to the disease.
… the role that genetics plays in diseases across different populations. A “ polygenic risk score ” is one way by which … may not be adequate data about genomic variants from other populations for calculating a polygenic risk score in those populations. This historic lack of diversity in genomic …
Fact Sheet
Enhancing the diversity of the research workforce fosters innovation and creativity.
… women (particularly in leadership positions), and LGBTQ+ populations can pinpoint gaps in research questions, ask the … a low proportion of U.S. citizens from underrepresented populations , which is even lower for advanced degrees. But …
Outreach
A list of upcoming and previous NHGRI events held in celebration of National DNA Day.
… events held in celebration of National DNA Day, including special seminars, online discussions and guest speakers. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 7, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green details NHGRI's new agenda on enhancing genomics workforce diversity.
… in clinical care, and mistrust among excluded populations — redress of which will require sustained and … in this way can we learn from and ensure benefit to all populations in what is not only a social and ethical, but …
News Release
NIH is establishing the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium, with approximately $11 million awarded in the consortium’s first year of funding. The new consortium aims to advance the generation and analysis of “multi-omic” data for human health research.
… for clinical studies involving ancestrally diverse populations. … The National Institutes of Health is …