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The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
… dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range … dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. … The Genomics and … dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range …
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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 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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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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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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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 …
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NHGRI commemorates the life and legacy of genomics champion Representative Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), who passed away in March 2018, by naming an annual National DNA Day lecture at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in her honor.
… for genomics research, and her work on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) helped to …
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As part of the tenth anniversary of the National Human Genome Research Institute’s (NHGRI) History of Genomics Program, members from The Amaral Lab from Northwestern University will present a virtual lecture on how they have used the program’s archive to better understand how a major funding institute like NHGRI has helped shape genomics.
… metadata, it is difficult to quickly locate specific information.    The Amaral Lab from Northwestern University …