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On February 16, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) held a follow-up working group consultation after the 14th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XIV: Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems.
… number/pager/email that any UAB physician can use to ask for assistance in ordering genetic testing. The initial … Program) MD and GC will provide information about local resources available for clinical confirmation … we launched a “pooled” e-consult to field genetics and genomics questions at MGH. Specialists from 3 different …
Event
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… Challenges Moderator: Prabarna Ganguly, Nucleus Genomics Tracy M. King, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National … Audience Q&A 4:00 - 4:05 — Closing Remarks   … Additional Resources   Statement: American Society of Human Genetics … January 24, 2023   Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers   by Kristen Bottema-Beutel, Steven K. …
Virtual Exhibit
The Human Genome Project changed traditional understandings of how and why scientific research is conducted. It was, however, not without its detractors. Early in 1990, there was an effort to stop funding for the nascent Human Genome Project, in the form of a letter writing campaign.
… professionals in science and medicine towards the field of genomics. Their argument stemmed from a belief, shared by … to the Coleman, the project “wouldn’t have much appeal for me or my colleagues.”   While it’s true that much of the … Letter Campaign - Full Collection (PDF) … Overview … Other Resources … A look inside the 1990 campaign to oppose the …
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A 10-part seminar series in 2021 that focuses on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.”
… analyzing a complete human genome sequence will be routine for any research laboratory, becoming as straightforward as … p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Bold Prediction #4: Research in human genomics will have moved beyond population descriptors based … backgrounds will benefit equitably from advances in human genomics. Speakers: Robert Winn, M.D. Virginia Commonwealth …
Event
Lectures series that increases understanding of genomics in the scholarly community and presents contemporary research of immediate interest to NHGRI staff.
… Additional Resources … The NHGRI History of Molecular Biology and Genomics Lecture Series emerged out of the Capturing the History of Genomics workshop with the explicit purpose of bringing in …
Educational Resources
Step-by-step instructions and printable folding paper included in the downloadable document.
… paper included in the downloadable document. … Educational Resources
Historical Collections
The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual exhibits using archival materials from our own special collections to tell interesting and important stories from the Human Genome Project and the larger history of genomics.
… The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual exhibits … from the Human Genome Project and the larger history of genomics. … View the Exhibits … Virtual Exhibits … Virtual Exhibits … The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual exhibits …
Virtual Exhibit
The Gene Sweepstakes — or GeneSweep as it became popularly known — was a three-year-long, sweepstakes-style contest organized by British bioinformatician Ewan Birney, Ph.D., of the European Bioinformatics Institute. Scientists participated in the contest by betting on the total number of protein-coding genes that would be identified in the human genome sequence generated by the Human Genome Project.
… the bets as of May 2000. (From NHGRI History of Genomics Archive). … … Transcript: I was this sort of young, … name out there, get us out there, Ensembl. I did it almost for PR reasons, as well as for fun, as it were. I definitely … Interview with Hugues Roest-Crollius … Overview … Other resources … The friendly wager about the human gene count …
Videos
GenomeTV is the National Human Genome Research Institute's collection of videos, including live event coverage, scientific lectures, and documentaries.
… … Missed a live webcast? NHGRI uses Vimeo as the platform for live events.  Visit our  Vimeo  channel (for webcasts after September 2021). Please note that webcasts are unedited. For our edited video, visit our YouTube channel - GenomeTV . …
Event
NSIGHT explores the implications, challenges and opportunities associated with the possible use of genomic sequence information during the newborn period.
… Related Resources … The Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and …