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Three summer interns advanced biomedical research as part of the NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Sciences.
… out the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations , an online resource that helps healthcare … out The Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations as part of the NIH Summer Internship Program in … syndrome, Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations, Max Muenke, Paul Kruszka … Three summer interns …
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NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
… vigor to studies of the genomics of African ancestral populations, health disparities in underrepresented populations and precision medicine. Neil is an intellectual …
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NHGRI researchers have successfully used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in known as DiGeorge syndrome.
… often can't pinpoint the disease, especially in diverse populations. The goal of the study, published March 23, 2017, … difficulty diagnosing genetic syndromes in non-European populations." A young boy undergoes facial recognition … now part of the Atlas of Human Malformations in Diverse Populations ( www.genome.gov/atlas) launched by NHGRI and its …
About Genomics
A group of researchers, led by the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium, has released a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise a human “pangenome” reference. Encompassing genome sequences from 47 people of diverse ancestries (with the goal of increasing that number to 350 by mid-2024), the human pangenome reference captures significantly more population diversity than the previous reference sequence.
… with goal of making genomics more useful for diverse populations NewScientist : What is the human pangenome and …
Fact Sheet
Enhancing the diversity of the research workforce fosters innovation and creativity.
… women and people with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in biomedical research and clinical science. … genomics workforce must reflect groups that are currently underrepresented in biomedical research. Having teams that … women (particularly in leadership positions), and LGBTQ+ populations can pinpoint gaps in research questions, ask the …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… occur at different frequencies across different human populations; some are rare and unique to specific families, … ancestry, making many populations from across the globe underrepresented in genomics research. The National Human … on disease risk, how to tailor genomic medicine for underrepresented populations, the impact of genomics research …
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NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… genomic variation contributes to health and disease in all populations. While the field of genomics has made progress in including diverse and underrepresented populations in genomics-based studies, a recent analysis …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH develops a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and to reduce/eliminate health disparities.
… attention given to the inclusion of scholars from underrepresented populations. … Dr. Charles N. Rotimi is the Director of the … health importance. He believes that studying diverse human populations is critically important in the global effort to …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI articulates goals and objectives to increase the number of individuals from diverse backgrounds in genomics.
… a diverse workforce that includes people from groups underrepresented in the genomics enterprise. … To be at the … require greatly increasing the number of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds who have the necessary training … and trainees. Diversity of the workforce includes underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in biomedical, …
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NHGRI has awarded $6.4 million in first-year funding to establish Diversity Centers for Genome Research at three institutions: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Meharry Medical College; and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
… important genomics research questions for underserved populations. … Diversity Centers for Genome Research and … and graduating students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the scientific workforce. These centers … centers at institutions with a record of educating underrepresented populations in biomedical research,” said …