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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.
… and to advance the use of population descriptors in genomics and biomedical research.   The National Academies of … in a review of the use of population descriptors in genomics research. The NASEM Report includes 13 … A growing collection of SDOH measures are available in a toolkit for researchers. 18 In all types of research, when …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, reflects on the twelve years of groundbreaking research by the Clinical Sequencing Evidence-generating Research (CSER) consortium.
… Finally, the first issue of my monthly newsletter – The Genomics Landscape – was in October 2013 . Happy 10th birthday to The Genomics Landscape!    All the best,   … Repeat polymorphisms … the Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship and the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship , which have already …
Media Advisory
With the publication of 16 high-quality reference genomes from across vertebrates, the Vertebrate Genome Project establishes standards for biodiversity genomics and reports discoveries in comparative biology, conservation, and health research
… assembly quality and standardization for the field of genomics. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research … establishes standards for the new era of biodiversity genomics, and demonstrates how these enable comparative … the stage for making extensive strides in comparative genomics, with implications for how to address fundamental …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the December 2021 NHGRI symposium's success in confronting the difficult pasts of eugenics and scientific racism.
… 2022 would begin on a bright note, but the genetics and genomics communities started the year losing two intellectual … starting at 11:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research more broadly. The first hour of the open … presented their efforts in developing and disseminating education materials about these topics. As trusted …
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.
… backgrounds will benefit equitably from advances in human genomics. Speakers: Robert Winn, M.D., Virginia Commonwealth … director of the trans-NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, and chief of the NHGRI Metabolic, … Fellowship in the California State Assembly. The Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship provides fellows an …
Fact Sheet
Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… the use of a single reference human genome sequence.   … Genomics is constantly evolving and advancing, including the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy and how it emphasizes the importance of good data management practices.
… going to be a very busy one for NHGRI and for the field of genomics more generally. Many of us felt like we got “shot … research and what he is excited about for the future of genomics. As the title of the profile says, Neil “unravels … live for online viewing. Chris Williams, Ph.D. , STEM Education Specialist at NMAAHC, will lead a conversation with …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the legacy the LINCS program leaves as it has completed its goal of creating a large-scale, systematically generated molecular and cellular dataset.
… for our work and lives.   Also, in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , I reported my intention to appoint Vence …   …   Promote robust and consistently applied standards in genomics research — the use of carefully defined standards … the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) meeting is now available. …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute is hosting a seminar, "Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies that are changing biological research through to clinical practice," on January 10, 2023. Dr. Ewan Birney is the guest speaker.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will host a seminar, " Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies that are … as the bedrock of how we understand living systems: genomics, including nucleic acid-based molecular biology … Amphitheater … MD … 10 Center Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814 … Genomics, Imaging and AI … The National Human Genome Research …
About Genomics
Appropriate use of population descriptors in scientific research is critical for the advancement of genomic science and human health for all. 
… Report: Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research   In response to a request from the … ethnicity, ancestry, and other population descriptors in genomics research. The resulting report focuses on … understanding the current use of population descriptors in genomics research, examining best practices for researchers, …