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On September 1 and September 27, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute hosted pre-application webinars about the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) RFA-HG-23-002, for potential applicants.
… and current mission to educate students from any of the populations that have been identified as underrepresented in biomedical research as defined by the … of recruiting, training and/or educating, and graduating underrepresented students as defined by NSF (see above), …
News Release
NHGRI will fund $3.35 million over five years to launch the Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talented Undergraduates into the Genomics Field to Enhance Diversity (GREAT) program.
… from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in science, to conduct genomics research and … including a large number of students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research,” said Ebony Madden, … we can ensure that students from underrepresented populations can conduct innovative genomics research and use …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green talks about the NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting, which provides a venue to foster support and a sense of community for NHGRI-funded trainees, equipping them with tools for success and more clarity about career possibilities.
… enrolled at diverse institutions, including those that are underrepresented in genomics and data science. A new webpage …
News Release
H3Africa Consortium Array Will Bring Leading-Edge Genomics Tool to Address African Genomic Diversity
Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based on data from the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative.
… for those engaged in genomic research in African ancestry populations, Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based … novel content based on sampling of individuals from populations across Africa. This tool promises to address a …
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
NHGRI has released a new action agenda for a diverse genomics workforce. This ambitious set of goals, objectives, and implementation strategies details NHGRI’s plans for enhancing the diversity of the genomics workforce by 2030.
… which includes individuals from groups that are currently underrepresented in the genomics enterprise.” To develop an … highlights groups that have been identified by NIH as underrepresented in biomedical, clinical, behavioral and social sciences. These groups include individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and disadvantaged …
Staff
Dr. Meeks is a Research Fellow at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, in diverse populations. She uses innovative study designs to gain insight into the causes of these diseases in underrepresented populations, in particular African-ancestry populations. …
Staff
Dr. Belen Hurle is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research, an educational outreach specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch and a training program coordinator in the Intramural Training Office.
… and public health. Specifically, she identifies target populations and public health issues in need of education … health and lives, and a firm commitment to recruiting underrepresented populations to the genomics workforce. … Biography … Related …
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, …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… this branch facilitates inclusion of populations currently underrepresented in the genomic … patterns and determinants of common, complex diseases in populations in the United States and around the world. … …