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NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… the most genetically diverse. … A Global Research Endeavor Studies have shown that African populations contain the … set of human genes. However, most studies of the human genome have focused on European ancestry populations. By not … Ph.D., H3Africa program director at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), who helps coordinate the …
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This symposium highlights other collaborative efforts between NIH and Children's National, and address genomics and care of children with immunologic diseases.
… Diseases (NIAID) partnership focuses on pediatric studies of significant interest to investigators at both …
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The Excellence in Clinical Research Seminar Series is designed to facilitate clinical research in the rare disease space with a focus on aspects of regulatory medicine and clinical trials in Mendelian disorders.
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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.”
… Prediction #1: Generating and analyzing a complete human genome sequence will be routine for any research laboratory, … gene will be known; for non-coding elements in the human genome, such knowledge will be the rule rather than the … - June 7, 2021, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Bold Prediction #5: Studies involving analyses of genome sequences and associated …
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On November 18, 2021, NHGRI will host an NIH Genomics and Health Disparities Special Interest Group lecture, "NIH Approach to Inclusive Excellence - The COSWD Viewpoint" by Marie A. Bernard, M.D.
… including Alzheimer’s disease. She co-led the NIH-wide Inclusion Governance Committee that ensures appropriate inclusion of individuals in clinical studies, including by sex/gender, race/ethnicity, and … in 2020. … About Dr. Bernard … The National Human Genome Research Institute will host the November meeting of …