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The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… diverse populations to engage communities around genomic science, to inform and share perspectives about genomic research, and to impact the focus of research. … …
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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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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 … efforts. Each seminar will focus on a specific topic of genomic research by pairing an early career researcher funded under NHGRI’s Genomic Innovator Award Program with a more senior researcher …
Infographic
An infographic that explains why it was so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence.
… sequence? The Human Genome Project ended in 2003, but genomic researchers had not yet determined every last base … Those DNA repeats and other obstacles stood between the genomic researchers and the final 8% of the human genome … we did it!" … The last 8% needed a generation of dedicated genomic researchers with a vision. Even with new …
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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.”
… 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bold Prediction #6: The regular use of genomic information will have transitioned from boutique to mainstream in all clinical settings, making genomic testing as routine as complete blood counts (CBCs). … Prediction #7: The clinical relevance of all encountered genomic variants will be readily predictable, rendering the …
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A virtual lecture series throughout 2021 and 2022, featuring trailblazers in science communication, that aims to demonstrate the various approaches for communicating about genomics as well as the unique challenges and opportunities each medium can bring.
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The NHGRI Center for Genomics and Data Science Research is pleased to host Dr. Ewan Birney for a special seminar to celebrate the center’s first year of operation.
… biology to make breakthroughs in our understanding of genomic code. Please join us for what is sure to be a …
Events
October 1, 2015 marked the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. To commemorate this anniversary, NHGRI hosted a seminar series.
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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.
… NIH thought regarding the science of scientific workforce diversity, assuring that the full range of talent is accessed … and 2019), including the NIH Director’s award for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in 2020. … About Dr. Bernard … The … Bernard, M.D., NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD). As COSWD, she leads the NIH science of …
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The purpose of this semi-annual lecture series is to bring distinguished researchers whose work sits at the interaction of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences to speak to the NIH community.