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In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… ancestral groups substantially improves identification of genomic variants associated with blood lipid levels. … In a … ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood … Health.    … Sarah E. Graham et al. The power of genetic diversity in genome-wide association studies of lipids . …
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NIH researchers and collaborators have found that that sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations.
… trait. People with sickle cell trait have one copy of the genomic variant that causes sickle cell disease, a genetic …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) compiles a list of … interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for … GMWG published the following notable accomplishments: 2023 Genomic Medicine Year in Review 2022 Genomic Medicine Year in …
Genomics and Medicine
A list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine compiled by the NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG).
… and their definitions . … Related Resources … The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) compiles a list of … interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for … GMWG, please email: GMWG@nih.gov . … Accomplishments in Genomic Medicine … Accomplishments in Genomic Medicine … A …
Genomics and Medicine
Starting in 2019, the American Journal of Human Genetics has published an annual feature identifying ten key advances in applying genomic information to clinical care that were reported in the previous 12 months of published literature. The Genomic Medicine Working Group has authored these reviews, based on its broader effort to identify notable accomplishments in genomic medicine on a monthly basis. From this larger set of published accomplishments, the working group has continued to select ten papers annually to be highlighted as the most significant.
… GA, Ramos EM, Roden DM, Rowley R, Taylor CO, Williams MS. Genomic medicine year in review: 2024 . Am J Hum Genet . 2024 … an annual feature identifying ten key advances in applying genomic information to clinical care that were reported in the previous 12 months of published literature. The Genomic Medicine Working Group has authored these reviews, …
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Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… of genome sequences captures significantly more human diversity. …     The new pangenome reference is a collection … genome sequence for every person can lead to inequities in genomic analyses. For example, predicting a genetic disease … different from the reference genome. To understand these genomic differences, scientists create reference human genome …
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NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
… Genomics Section, Dr. Hanchard will lead efforts to use genomic and genetic tools to understand complex pediatric …
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A 2018 workshop led by Alaska Native people provides a path towards collaborative, community-driven genomics research.
… Native Health Board (ANHB) — co-sponsored a workshop on genomic research with the National Human Genome Research … was to cultivate trust and build relationships between the genomic research community and Alaska Native people, a … As highlighted in the 2020 strategic vision by NHGRI , diversity and inclusion in genomics research is an ongoing …
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NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
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The Current Topics in Genome Analysis lecture series offers a mixture of local and outside speakers covering the major areas of genomics.
… the ability to: Explain the importance of using genomic approaches in modern biomedical research. Interpret … presented during the lectures. Assess, select, and apply genomic and bioinformatic techniques that can help advance …