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In a new large-scale genetic analysis, National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have found set of small RNA molecules, called microRNAs, in human pancreatic cells that are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes.
… expression in human pancreatic islets to date,” said Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., senior investigator in the Center for …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new fact sheets produced by the institute's Communications and Public Liaison Branch.
… January issue of The Genomics Landscape , I reported that Francis Collins had returned to NHGRI on a full-time basis as a … did not even last three months! In the middle of February, Francis agreed to serve as the Acting Science Advisor to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… human health and disease. On that day 20 years ago, Francis Collins, now the director of the National Institutes of … distress in patients with COVID-19 Speaking with CNN, Dr. Collins reassures Americans that SARS-CoV-2 vaccine …
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Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… his work in identifying DNA's double-helical structure; Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D. (1993-2008), now the director of the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team. Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., will continue in his role as NIH … that he has held since 2009. Prior to that position Dr. Collins was NHGRI director from 1993-2008; meanwhile, he …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… In a story in The Atlantic and in his blog , NIH Director Francis Collins stresses the importance of social distancing and … for non-NIH funded research NIH & NHGRI News Dr. Collins pens a commentary for Fortune on realizing the bold …
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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.
… H3Africa coming to a close, Dr. Rotimi is working with Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., former director of NIH, and colleagues …
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Researchers show critical association between diabetes and previously unlinked ZRANB3 gene.
… to which all humans can trace their genetic origin,” said Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., co-author of the paper and senior …
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NHGRI celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Human Genome Project with a "15 for 15" Celebration that commemorates the genomic advances since 2003.
… questions about anything and everything. NIH's director, Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., will kick things off by sharing his …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the International Common Disease Alliance's scientific plenary and launch meeting in September, which included an international panel on opportunities emerging outside the U.S., North America, and Europe; discussions about polygenic risk scores; and an overview about data platforms, data sharing, and ethics.
… to participate in the meeting. NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins delivered a featured presentation at the meeting, … disease and HIV on global scale Joined by colleagues, Dr. Collins outlines new collaboration with Gates Foundation Dr. …