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… 1 Roundtable on Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics National Human Genome Research … challenges associated with the inclusion and engagement of underrepresented populations in genomics research. The …
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 … "Engaging patient populations that are traditionally underrepresented in genomics research, coupled with the … from the racially diverse populations in Houston, to the underrepresented minority populations in Harlem and the Bronx …
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.
… to the systematic inclusion of ancestrally diverse and underrepresented individuals in major genomic studies — … in clinical care, and mistrust among excluded populations — redress of which will require sustained and … including individuals from groups identified as underrepresented in the biomedical workforce. These groups …
Research Training
An opportunity for students to receive individualized research mentoring, learn about careers in genomics and have access to a network of early-career genome scientists.
… workforce that includes people from groups currently underrepresented in the genomics enterprise.” – Eric Green, … individuals from racial and ethnic groups who have been underrepresented in biomedical research (Blacks or African …
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 … at least 75% of whom will be from ancestral backgrounds underrepresented in genomics research. The sites will also …
Fact Sheet
Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… that aims to account for genomic variation across human populations, thereby reducing biases that can come with the … sufficient knowledge about genomic variation in all human populations, bringing equity in the benefits of genomic … plants, animals and other organisms. Such diversity keeps populations healthy and is fundamental to natural selection, …
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 … to have a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-I from an underrepresented population for this RFA? No, any individual … Individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups in the biomedical or behavioral …
Research Funding
Administrative supplements may be submitted throughout the fiscal year, but should be requested at least 90 days prior to the anticipated need and no later than by May 15.
… application, or To provide funding for special populations to enter or re-enter biomedical research. Check … the participation of individuals from groups identified as underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral and … have been shown by the National Science Foundation to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national …
The Genomics Landscape
In June 1, 2023, edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the NHGRI-funded Human Pangenome Reference Consortium releasing a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise a human “pangenome” reference.
… population has since remained isolated. Isolated populations often have higher frequencies of clinically … generate programs for recruiting and supporting members of underrepresented groups in the genomics workforce and to … individuals from racial and ethnic groups who have been underrepresented in biomedical research , individuals with …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic disorders, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and kidney disease.
… dyslipidemia, and kidney diseases, in different human populations with particular attention to African Americans and Africans. Recent African origin populations, such as African Americans, provide unique … genetic and environmental levels in contemporary African populations, the CRGGH is developing biological and …