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The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… of the central challenges in biology is understanding how genomic variation affects genome function to influence … announced that nine institutions will be awarded Genomic Innovator Awards to support the research of 12 early career genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the recipients for the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor given by the U.S. Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers.
… efforts in tailoring medical care based on patients’ genomic information. The briefings are organized by the … Conference in Austin, Texas aimed at increasing public genomic literacy. Community votes comprise 30% of the input … promise for leadership in science and technology. These awards have been given to visionary scientists for over 20 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of … related to DNA synthesis and editing, characterizing genomic variants, understanding genomic mosaicism, and implementation science. The fourth, …
Events
Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project.
… Human Genome Project. While many recognize that sharing genomic data is critical to scientific progress, considerable … privacy and other concerns have been raised over sharing genomic data too broadly and openly. It is immensely … to balance these benefits and risks while crafting genomic data sharing policies. In this session, the four …
News Release
Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes investigators with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human health.
… Research on Genomics and Global Health, a group that uses genomic tools to understand metabolic disorders such as … obesity, and hypertension. His group is exploring how genomic data from admixed groups and individuals of African ancestry has enhanced approaches to finding genomic variants for complex traits and uncovered ways in …
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The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… describes the largest and most comprehensive catalog of genomic variants that affect gene expression produced to … COVID-19 survivors often have persistent lung trouble NIH awards contracts to develop innovative digital health … in older adults Genomics Videos 2020 NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award NHGRI Genomic Innovator Pre-Application …
News Release
NIH researchers have developed and released an innovative software tool, called Verso, to assemble truly complete (i.e., gapless) genome sequences from a variety of species. The software makes the process of assembling complete genome sequences more affordable and accessible.
… DNA sequencing technologies generate different types of genomic puzzle pieces. Some are small and highly detailed, … genome sequences, researchers can better assess human genomic diversity. With only one gapless human genome …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) compiles a list of … interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for … GMWG published the following notable accomplishments: 2023 Genomic Medicine Year in Review 2022 Genomic Medicine Year in …
News Release
Daniel Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director for the Intramural Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) recognized for his pioneering work on the genomics of autoinflammatory diseases.
… in Molecular Medicine on June 4. The HHS Departmental Awards, which are the highest honors issued by the … for Familial Mediterranean fever. At a time when genomic infrastructure was still lacking, they used … autoinflammatory diseases on the broader spectrum of human genomic variation. When asked if he has any advice for the …