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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… led to an explosion in at-home, or "direct to consumer" genomic testing. You can even seek genomic information without involving a healthcare provider in ordering the test or delivering the …
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With increasing complexity in genomic data, researchers are turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes.
… learning analyses could benefit disease research and genomic tools like CRISPR.   NHGRI is identifying and shaping its unique role in the convergence of genomic and machine learning research. … What are machine … learning as ways to identify meaningful patterns for healthcare and research purposes. … Fact Sheet … Artificial …
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 … multiple funding opportunities to establish the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium , the … for systematically examining the relationships among genomic variation, genome function, and phenotypes. Over the …
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Pharmacogenomics is a growing area of genomic medicine that uses a patient's genomic information to help healthcare providers select the medications and dosages that are predicted to work best in each patient.
… their response to medications. A person’s DNA contains genomic variants that influence how their body handles that medication. Because of this natural genomic variation , people can respond differently to a … is called a pharmacogene. Pharmacogenomics can help healthcare providers better predict if a medication will be …
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.
… associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also include working with … Operations at the Marcus Autism Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and as an Associate Professor in the … A global look at cancer genomes Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine Genomics Videos Eighty-eighth meeting: …
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.
… (ACMG) recently published guidance on incorporating genomic data into electronic health records (EHRs). EHRs are … patients and doctors and for patient health overall. As genomic information about patients becomes more and more … added. Currently, any U.S.-based academic, nonprofit, or healthcare organization can access the data and tools by …
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 … trait loci (QTL), specifically associations between known genomic variants and the level of gene expression in various … Stephanie Morris about the Institute’s new Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program. As featured in …
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.
… 1 to 2 p.m. highlighting publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, … events that gathered input and feedback from the research, healthcare, education, policy, and diverse public … together illustrative stories of remarkable genetic and genomic advances, the film highlights the major breakthroughs …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… engagement, not just with researchers but also with healthcare professionals and multiple other communities. In … (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 …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other … cancer than other people. As we learn more about the genomic changes predisposing a person to cancer, we have been … Cancer Institute - The Genetics of Cancer Resources for Healthcare Providers: National Cancer Institute - PDQ Cancer …