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Research Training
The FLAGSHIP program aims to train early career postdoctoral scientists to become future leaders in genomic sciences research.
… 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 …
Staff
Reagan Moseti Mogire is a postdoctoral research fellow with a background in medical biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetic epidemiology.
… variants associated with vitamin D status in African populations. After his PhD, Dr. Mogire was awarded a two-year … and metabolomics within African American and African populations. Motivated by a commitment to address health … health improvements for communities that are historically underrepresented in genetic research. … Biography … Related …
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 …
FAQ
Frequently asked questions on the webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): (RFA-HG-22-026 and RFA-HG-22-027.
… and current mission to educate students from any of the populations that have been identified as underrepresented in biomedical research as defined by the … (1) recruiting, training and/or educating, and graduating underrepresented students as defined by NSF (see above), …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture.
… genomics and health disparities to inclusion of diverse populations in genomics research, to whether people should … on health disparities and inclusion/engagement of underrepresented populations in genomics . … If you'd like to learn more about …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… … The dogs of Chernobyl: Demographic insights into populations inhabiting the nuclear exclusion zone Spatola et … Power Plant. The study found two genetically distinct populations of dogs living in the industrial areas of the … including those from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related research. To be supported …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… and technology are translated and applied in a variety of populations and a wide range of healthcare settings. These … encouraged, particularly communities that have been underrepresented, underserved and/or mistreated. These … into genomic research on how members of mistreated, underrepresented and underserved communities view the …
Research Funding
Fosters basic and applied research on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research.
… these issues with and within communities that have been underrepresented, underserved and/or mistreated in biomedical … to Mapping and Sequencing the Human Genome (04/90) Underrepresented Minorities Summary of Grantees' Workshop on Strategies for Increasing the Number of Underrepresented Minorities Participating in Genomics and …
Diversity Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two innovative research projects; and 2) enhancing the size and quality of the available genomics workforce.
… genomics science, with an emphasis on studies in populations experiencing health disparities. Using internal … Ph.D., and Jacob Galan, Ph.D. Mexican Americans are underrepresented in biomedical research and have barely … worldwide with the highest prevalence among Hispanic populations. Risk for NAFLD is due to a complex mix of …
Research Training
NHGRI T32 Frequently Asked Questions regarding preparing and submitting a new or renewal application.
… students will be funded for. How do I determine who is underrepresented in the biomedical sciences? NIH encourages … institutions to diversify their student and faculty populations to enhance the participation of individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and …