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NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D, Ph.D., provides remarks for the May 10, 2023 media briefing about the new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… humanity's DNA blueprint, with significantly greater human diversity than previous reference sequences.   With generous … and healthcare professionals to better understand how genomic variants influence health and disease -- and move us towards a future in which genomic medicine benefits everyone. I want to congratulate …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 6, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). a well-respected and highly used large-scale DNA sequencing center that exemplifies the evolution of the field of genomics and the ever-increasing abilities to produce prodigious amounts of genomic data.
… Records (EHRs). FHIR provides an opportunity for the genomic medicine research community to develop ways to … incorporated into NHGRI resource programs such as the Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics … overcame in their career, and share how they promote more diversity in the field. NHGRI intramural investigator, Neil …
Fact Sheet
Participation in genomics research is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… are more than 99.9% identical among people. The 0.1% genomic differences come from variations among the nearly 3 … research, thereby improving our knowledge of human genomic variation and genomic information for all … African Academy of Sciences.   Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Diversity Consortium (2021 - 2027) The consortium uses …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green introduces incoming NHGRI DEO Director, Jennifer Troyer.
…   Although some human traits and diseases are caused by genomic variants in a single gene, it is often the case that … (dGTEx) program, which is establishing a resource database and tissue bank for studying gene expression during … program director, Dr. Troyer has worked to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. She served as the NHGRI …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., introduces us to new scientific director Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., his background and prior accomplishments.
… acting as a vocal advocate for increased ancestral diversity in research participants and in the international … scientific workforce. His expertise in the unique genomic diversity of African populations has contributed to … establish a human developmental tissue bank and resource database. It is modeled after the adult GTEx project, which …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 4, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the establishment of the Global Biodata Coalition (GBC), which aims to move towards more internationally coordinated, sustainable, and streamlined mechanisms that support the biodata ecosystem.
… (HGP) was to submit their sequence data into a public database within 24 hours of being generated? This target was … often connect and integrate the ever-growing amounts of genomic data with other data types to maximize the power of … for the 2022 NHGRI’s outstanding award for enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… Project, with PCR-based methods now central to myriad genomic applications. I would also like to draw your … plan also stresses the need to address issues related to diversity in genetics and genomics research. The … public. Establishing how best to advance genetic and genomic literacy is a major challenge. No one organization …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… by the recent addition of the Future Leaders Advancing Genomic Sciences and Health Innovation (FLAGSHIP) … postdoctoral researchers with an emphasis on enhancing diversity of the genomics workforce. Meanwhile, the IRP has … standards body working toward unlocking the power of genomic data to benefit human health. The plan supports the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights Ben Solomon joining NHGRI as Clinical Director.
… clinical researchers who focus on medical genetics and genomic medicine. These investigators pursue a diverse set of … Monday, Dec. 16 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm ET. … The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group recently published a review in … Funding News Request for Information (RFI): Increasing the diversity of applications to the NIH Common Fund High-Risk, …
About Genomics
NHGRI offers timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics.