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Jeffery Schloss, Ph.D., founding director of the Division of Genome Sciences, is embarking on a new journey: retirement.
… also aided in the launch of the Centers of Excellence in Genomics Sciences (CEGS) program, which aims to stimulate … have profoundly benefited NHGRI and the entire field of genomics," said Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI director. "His … presence will be missed around NIH and in the extramural genomics research community. We wish him all the best with …
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NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… strategic planning that will establish a 2020 vision for genomics research aimed at accelerating scientific and … public communities to identify paradigm-shifting areas of genomics that will expand the field into new frontiers and … and precision medicine; genomic data science; and society, education, and engagement. The institute will provide …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… month’s social media campaign, Healthcare Professionals’ Genomics Education Week , was a huge success. Dozens of healthcare … participants convened virtually to discuss the role of genomics in patient care, covering topics such as rare …
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Grants are awarded to GTEx project to explore human gene expression and regulation in different tissues, and how genomic variation modulates that expression.
… disorders. The Institute also administers national health education campaigns on women and heart disease, healthy …
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Researchers, clinicians, and computational biologists meet to consider future opportunities for NHGRI's Genome Sequencing Program.
… at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on July 28. With the help of the genomics research community, NHGRI has regularly evaluated … Analysis Centers (LSAC) program; the Centers for Mendelian Genomics (CMG) program; the Clinical Sequencing Exploratory … What are the key scientific opportunities for large-scale genomics efforts - in both genome sequencing and other …
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NIH programs are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling use in medicine and research.
… developed by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the Association for Molecular Pathology to … variants. The registry is part of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health, an organization dedicated to the … to support the responsible sharing of data to advance genomics and health. "ClinGen and ClinVar researchers and …
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NHGRI celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Human Genome Project with a "15 for 15" Celebration that commemorates the genomic advances since 2003.
… the end of the Human Genome Project and the importance of genomics in people's lives. Starting on April 5th and each … Genome Project and provides a glimpse into the future as genomics becomes increasingly relevant to people's lives," … awareness and engagement in genomics, NHGRI partnered with education and scientific professionals and institutions …
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National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… public an opportunity to ask questions about genetics and genomics. NHGRI also will host a talk about "Harry Potter" … press@ashg.org Marnie Gelbart, Ph.D. Personal Genetics Education Project 617-432-1797 mgelbart@pged.med.harvard.edu … Department of Health and Human Services. NHGRI conducts genomics research in its own labs in Maryland, as well as, …
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NHGRI sponsored its 12th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XII: Genomics and Risk Prediction on May 6-7, 2019.
… its 12th Genomic Medicine meeting,  Genomic Medicine XII: Genomics and Risk Prediction . The objectives of the meeting … Maryland … MD … 8777 Georgia Ave … Genomic Medicine XII: Genomics and Risk Prediction … The National Human Genome … its 12th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XII: Genomics and Risk Prediction on May 6-7, 2019. … NHGRI …
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Diverse populations are still underrepresented in public genomic databases, according to a new study by researchers from the NIH and Harvard Medical School.
… Bonham is also the Senior Advisor to the NHGRI Director on Genomics and Health Disparities. "Because genomic information … researchers can contribute new knowledge of the role of genomics - with lifestyle and environment - on human health," said Dr. Heidi L Rehm, co-author and chief genomics officer in the Center for Genomic Medicine and …