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A series focusing on a specific topic of genomic research by pairing an early career researcher funded under NHGRI’s Genomic Innovator Award Program with an established researcher whose own contributions have paved the way for the specific research area.
… 2022, NHGRI will host a new seminar series based on its  Genomic Innovator Award  Program, which supports innovative work by … research area, to provide additional context. Since these awards support highly innovative work by early career …
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Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes investigators with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human health.
… Research on Genomics and Global Health, a group that uses genomic tools to understand metabolic disorders such as … obesity, and hypertension. His group is exploring how genomic data from admixed groups and individuals of African ancestry has enhanced approaches to finding genomic variants for complex traits and uncovered ways in …
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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.
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NIH researchers have developed and released an innovative software tool, called Verso, to assemble truly complete (i.e., gapless) genome sequences from a variety of species. The software makes the process of assembling complete genome sequences more affordable and accessible.
… DNA sequencing technologies generate different types of genomic puzzle pieces. Some are small and highly detailed, … genome sequences, researchers can better assess human genomic diversity. With only one gapless human genome …
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Dr. Gahl honored for his leading efforts to diagnose and treat individuals with rare and undiagnosed diseases.
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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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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 … Indigenous populations like Alaska Native people in genomic analyses to ensure the benefits of genomic medicine …
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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 …
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The National Human Genome Research Institute is hosting a seminar, "Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies that are changing biological research through to clinical practice," on January 10, 2023. Dr. Ewan Birney is the guest speaker.
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NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
… explain how they use artificial intelligence for their genomic studies. … As researchers continue to unravel the … type of cancer will progress , find disease-causing genomic variants and identify genetic disorders by examining … disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.    View video …