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Metagenomics is the study of the structure and function of entire nucleotide sequences isolated and analyzed from all the organisms (typically microbes) in a bulk sample.
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… to a FAIR data repository, and working responsibly with Tribal individuals and communities? One must consider these aspects up front, so … about helpful resources to aid researchers working with Tribal communities.  … From The Genomics Landscape …
For Teachers
A microbiome is all of the genetic material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, fungal cell or virus.
… massively multidisciplinary effort to analyze microbial communities across the globe. The site contains links on …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI will play a crucial role in the NIH UNITE initiative to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in genomics.
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
… specific racial or ethnic groups, geographically defined communities, and members of ultra-rare disease groups, … approval process requires formal, written approval by the tribal government(s) before even submitting any documents to IHS and tribal IRBs. The NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy recognizes …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… services, and how genomics is perceived by different communities. … The National Human Genome Research Institute … poverty) and/or medically underserved, rural, and urban communities. Minority Health Research focused on identifying, … HHS and NIH Resources American Indian and Alaska Native Communities and Genetics Research (2017)" under the "HHS and …
FAQ
Questions and answers from the April 11, 2023 Entry-Level Modules (ELM) for Training the Genomics Research Workforce (R25-Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-23-123) funding opportunity webinar.
… the same institution?  Yes. For example, a community or tribal college might have a medical assistant and a certified …
National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research
The Director's Report-Related Documents contain links to materials supplemental to Dr. Eric Green's Director's Report presentation to the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research in February 2024.
… Awards $1.5 Million to Institutions Collaborating with Tribal Communities to Advance Precision Medicine All of Us Research …
Policies and Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the NHGRI's Metadata and Phenotypic Data Sharing Expectations.
Educational Resources
The microbiome is a term used to describe the specific collection of microorganisms (such as fungi, bacteria and viruses) that exist in a particular environment.