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News Release
Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West Africans
A study from researchers at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people of West African ancestry.
… and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria. Their study … can significantly increase the risk of developing kidney disease. APOL1 is important for the immune system and …
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NIH researchers and collaborators have found that that sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations.
… have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait , increases the risk of blood clots, a risk that is the same among diverse … that may not traditionally be associated with sickle cell disease. The study provides estimated clinical risks for …
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NHGRI workshop seeking scientific perspectives for relating genomic variation to human phenotype.
… a.m. NHGRI's Current Approach to "Variant to Function to Disease" NHGRI Staff 11:25 - 12:10 p.m. Current State of the … if any, is needed to study Mendelian and common disease, and what should NHGRI do in this area? Why? … of Variation Associated with Human Health and Disease Panel: Barbara Stranger Anshul Kundaje David Valle …
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NIH researchers discover that while artificial intelligence (AI) tools can make accurate diagnoses from textbook-like descriptions of genetic diseases, the tools are significantly less accurate when analyzing summaries written by patients about their own health.
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2025 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Erin Ramos as the new director of the Division of Genome Sciences (DGSci).
… years, scientists have created hundreds of polygenic risk scores (PRSs), which are genetic tests that can be used … that have been shown to be associated with a particular disease. This involves analyzing genomic data from thousands … Since genomics accounts for only part of a person’s disease risk, the PRIMED Consortium is also investigating the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes James Thomas as the new director for NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC).
… into how mosaicism at these sequences contributes to disease and inform the development of new genetic testing … … Genomics Research Genetic carriers for sickle cell disease have higher risks of blood clots across diverse … October 15: Ancient Genetic Clues into Modern Human Disease October 17: Social and Behavioral Research Branch …
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On November 5-9, 2024, 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.  The annual meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics.Â
… phenotypes 1135W Ariel Williams SGLT2 Inhibitors Attenuate Risk of APOL1-mediated Chronic Kidney Disease 5154W Evan Ying Validation and development of … Session Title: Liver, Laugh, Love: NewInsights into Liver Disease Platform Talk: Genetic Determinants of Liver Function …
News Release
Researchers funded by NHGRI’s Genome Technology Program include a wide range of investigators with a variety of scientific expertise.
… and clinical research investigating human biology and disease. To address this challenge, the National Human Genome … modifications are thought to influence human health and disease, our understanding of them has been limited by …
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As director, Erin Ramos will lead the institute’s extramural programs in basic genomics research.
… she studied the genetic epidemiology of Alzheimer’s disease and simultaneously worked as a research consultant … protocols and data-access polices for the Alzheimer’s disease research community. During that time, she came to … projects and trans-NIH consortia, including the Polygenic Risk Methods in Diverse Populations (PRIMED) program, the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the keynote speaker at the institute's annual symposium, Kate Rubins, a biologist and NASA astronaut who was the first person to sequence DNA in space.
… 12-13: Genomic Medicine XVI: Host Genomics and Infectious Disease December 17: Informational Webinar: ASHG-NHGRI … (ReWARD)  Research Opportunities for New and "At-Risk" Investigators to Promote Workforce Diversity …