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The National Human Genome Research Institute is proposing a reorganization of the Division of Policy, Communications and Education.
… the areas of bioethics, policy, education, engagement and communication. Notice of the proposed reorganization was … reorganization, bioethics, policy, education, engagement, communication … The National Human Genome Research Institute …
News Release
Sarah Bates has been named the new chief of the Communications and Public Liaison Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… program that promotes the institute's goals and scientific accomplishments to a broad array of stakeholders. … draw from her roots in journalism. She says that much of scientific language is "technical shorthand," and good …
Fact Sheet
Eugenics is the scientifically erroneous and immoral theory of “racial improvement” and “planned breeding,”
… myths and combat modern-day manifestations of eugenics and scientific racism, particularly as they affect people of … individuals. … What is NHGRI doing to address eugenics and scientific racism? When the HGP began in 1990, there was … of genomics, including the legacies of eugenics and scientific racism in the context of new and emerging genetic …
Office of Communications
A quarterly newsletter from NHGRI's Office of Communications.
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.
… physician scientist Dan Kastner, the outgoing NHGRI scientific director ( see story below ). The article … Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., will take the helm as the NHGRI scientific director and leader of the NHGRI Intramural … in research participants and in the international scientific workforce. His expertise in the unique genomic …
Event
NHGRI will host a two-day symposium, on December 2-3, 2021, examining the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern health sciences.
… Developing of Educational Resources on Eugenics and Scientific Racism Zach Utz (NHGRI) Slides 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. … p.m. Closing … Agenda … Related Content … Eugenics and scientific racism are widely misunderstood despite their long … symposium that examines the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern …
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.
… Historical and Present-Day Discussions of Eugenics and Scientific Racism .” Led by NHGRI Historian Christopher … and medicine who spoke about the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern … and address the difficult histories of eugenics and scientific racism. The symposium aimed to create a …
Event
Kira Dineen will provide insight on being a host and a guest in science interviews. She will talk about building her main show (DNA Today) and how her career has expanded into 10 shows with various roles.
Staff
Ernesto Del Aguila III is a digital communications specialist within the NHGRI Office of Communications.
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… effectiveness of methods of public engagement and science communication. Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in genetics … to NHGRI a broad knowledge in the editorial process for scientific publishing, working with researchers and the public to publish and translate scientific findings, and the importance of outreach and …