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The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how NIH is ramping up research on COVID-19; NHGRI's expansion of its Genome Technology Program; and the the DiY Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition toolkit.
… electronic health record information, population tracking, genetic epidemiology, and the use of shared data-analysis … of the exhibition related to the human genome, traits, genetic risks, genome editing and other relevant topics. The … EST. This panel will showcase NHGRI experts discussing how ancestry plays a major role in building our identity as …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 8, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., looks back on the success of the Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition as it came to a close in November.
… its generation of the first human genome sequence — the genetic blueprint of the human body. The exhibition was … examined the complexities of the genome — the complete genetic or hereditary material of a living organism — and … workforce demographics, including race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, …
Outreach
A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… Center Take the taste test in this activity to learn about genetic variation in tasting ability and how you compare to … Share seven lesson plans with students exploring genetic and genomic concepts connecting the ban of certain … analogies describing the genome, genetic testing and ancestry, the impact of genomic medicine on patients, and a …
Staff
Dr. Lucia Hindorff is the Lead Extramural Training Program Director in the Training, Diversity, and Health Equity Office at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Washington, where her research focused on cardiovascular genetic epidemiology and motivating factors for using genetic tests in clinical care. At NHGRI, Dr. Hindorff was … JAL. A standardized framework for representation of ancestry data in genomics studies, with application to the …
News Release
Cari Young and Julie Nadel join NHGRI as public policy and education fellows.
… months, followed by a three-month rotation at ASHG. "As a genetic counselor, Cari will bring a valuable lens to her … PPAB. Ms. Young recently earned her master of science in genetic counseling from The Johns Hopkins University/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program in Baltimore, Maryland. …
News Release
Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… An interactive puzzle allows visitors to learn how genetic, environmental and random factors influence risk for … reflect the connection of all life on the planet, human ancestry and evolution - and even human society. They can … Smithsonian is using new genomic technologies to preserve genetic diversity and study changes in our environment …
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.
… race and reproduction, disability, LGBTQ+ individuals, genetic screening, social and behavior genomics, and legacies … the specter of eugenics arising from existing and emerging genetic and genomic screening technologies; (2) the promises …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… and into other areas such as healthcare, agriculture, ancestry testing, and forensics. Meanwhile, the genomics … new insights into areas such as genome function, the genetic architecture of human diseases and traits, and … nucleic acid technology development FOAs Discovery of the genetic basis of childhood cancers and of structural birth …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… For example, people in a family may have the same genetic condition, but each person may be affected … Drug Administration, which aims to train fellows to use genetic, genomic, and pharmacogenomic approaches to advance … received this award for his pioneering work in rare genetic diseases, specifically for “diagnosing and treating …
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.
… disorders, some of whom we understand at a molecular genetic level, others of whom we don’t (at least yet). The … consequences of perturbing agents (e.g., small molecules, genetic alterations, antibodies, and microenvironmental … and use of PRS has largely focused on people of European ancestry. The new consortium will specifically address this …