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On October 25-29, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.
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NHGRI and George Mason University's Institute for Digital InnovAtion co-host the Computational Genomics Conference, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
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NHGRI hosted a CRISPR "Ask Me Anything" with Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., reaching 10.5 million people worldwide.
… I have long been a champion of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Dr. Doudna, you … of CRISPR has brought the promises of using gene editing technology to cure debilitating and life-threatening diseases … I sponsored a bill that became law, called the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act or more commonly known as …
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NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… What are the ethical implications of using genomic information to help manage the prevention, control and … - to study the potential societal implications of genomic information and research. Image credit: Darryl Leja, NHGRI … genetic tests, or questions that arise from using genomic information in medical care. This program is especially …
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NHGRI hosts a virtual Q&A with science journalist Angela Saini, author of “Superior: The Return of Race Science” on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
… the Year  (NPR's  Science Friday ), and Best Science and Technology Books from 2019 ( Library Journal ).  … Webcast … …
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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.
… traits they have at the "Trait Tree," explore how much information their genomes can store despite their molecular … research at institutions across the country. Additional information about NHGRI can be found at www.genome.gov . … and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov . …
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Cari Young and Julie Nadel join NHGRI as public policy and education fellows.
… of science through education and development of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) literacy," she …
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The NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship prepares scientists for careers in science policy.
… policy in a post-GINA world. [GINA stands for Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. It was passed in 2008 and … office. Rep. Slaughter is passionate about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. I … portfolios, I'll be working on background research or information that she needs for any legislation that comes …
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NHGRI researchers will present four platform talks and 55 posters to highlight the institute's diverse portfolio at the 65th annual meeting of ASHG.
… NextGen Sequencing Choices. (Bioinformatics and Genomic Technology) 2259W. Samson Y. Gebreab: Next-generation … from genome-scale sequencing. (Bioinformatics and Genomic Technology) 2404W. Claire L. Simpson: Whole Exome Sequencing …
Community Outreach
NHGRI is proud to help support the PBS documentary, “Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History,” based on the book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.