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Event
On September 16, 2015, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) convened a roundtable to discuss the current status of the engagement and inclusion of underrepresented populations in genomics research.
… the current status of the engagement and inclusion of underrepresented populations in genomics research.  … NIH Intramural … … MD … 5625 Fishers Lane … Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics … On September 16, …
News Release
Diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a new study by researchers from the NIH and Harvard Medical School.
… built on vast troves of genomic information, but diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a … Healthcare/Harvard Medical School.* … Diverse Groups Underrepresented in Genomic Databases They found …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research, … health disparities research. Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics A roundtable … the current status of the engagement and inclusion of underrepresented populations in genomics research. … NHGRI …
Educational Resources
Population genomics is the application of genomic technologies to understand populations of organisms.
… is the application of genomic technologies to understand populations of organisms. … Gene, Genome, Genetic Variation, … large-scale application of genomic technologies to study populations of individuals. For example, population genomics … is the application of genomic technologies to understand populations of organisms. … Educational Resources …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and their international collaborators have added Williams-Beuren syndrome to the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations.
… to the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations. … By adding highly accurate images and clinical … a study of "Williams-Beuren Syndrome in Diverse Populations," an ongoing series that evaluates genetic … Read more about Williams-Beuren Syndrome in Diverse Populations . … Diagnosing Rare Diseases … Related Content … …
Explainer
Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations. Thoughtful use by researchers and other … healthcare decisions.  The inaccurate belief that human populations are biologically distinct has contributed to … people who participate in research .  Ensure that all populations benefit from advances in genomic and biomedical …
News Release
NHGRI researchers collaborated with physicians and medical geneticists worldwide to create the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations.
… the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations. Health care providers can use the new atlas to … the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations with collaborators around the world. Credit: … on the Atlas of Human malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations, please visit: www.genome.gov/atlas . NHGRI is …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) wants to ensure that all populations are knowledgeable about the science underpinning … Plan  which outlines clear goals for the inclusion of underrepresented minority groups in research training, … and innovative ideas and models to increase the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing research careers in …
About Genomics
Appropriate use of population descriptors in scientific research is critical for the advancement of genomic science and human health for all.Â
Research Funding
The PAGE Consortium investigates ancestrally diverse populations to gain a better understanding of how genetic factors influence susceptibility to disease.
… need to further explore initial findings in non-European populations. The Population Architecture using Genomics and … … The PAGE Consortium investigates ancestrally diverse populations to gain a better understanding of how genetic … … The PAGE Consortium investigates ancestrally diverse populations to gain a better understanding of how genetic …