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NHGRI hosts symposium on disability and genomics

NHGRI will host a two-day symposium addressing historical and present-day constructions of disability and ableism, with a focus on the history and lived experiences of people with disabilities in the context of genomics and genetics.

… experiences of people with disabilities in the context of genomics and genetics. The event is free and open to the … be virtual. To register, visit genome.gov/disability-and-genomics . … Please note: Sign language interpreting and CART … NHGRI and NIH … NHGRI hosts symposium on disability and genomics … NHGRI will host a two-day symposium addressing …

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National DNA Day: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project

On April 25, 2023, NHGRI will host a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix.

… attendees will explore the evolution and future of genomics research, learn about the greater impacts of genomics on society and discover the wide array of careers in genetics and genomics — from scientists to social media specialists. …

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Irreducible Subjects: Disability and Genomics in the Past, Present and Future 

NHGRI and the University at Buffalo Center for Disability Studies will hold a two-day symposium on October 6-7, 2022 to address historical constructions of disability and ableism, with a focus on the “irreducibility” of individuals with disability and the history of disability.

… 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. — Disabling Structural Ableism in Genomics and Precision Medicine Research Maya Sabatello, … 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Break Session Four: Stories that Genomics Can and Cannot Tell Moderator: Michael Rembis, The … symposium entitled, “Irreducible Subjects: Disability and Genomics in the Past, Present and Future." The symposium will …

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2nd Annual Children's National-NIAID Symposium

This symposium highlights other collaborative efforts between NIH and Children's National, and address genomics and care of children with immunologic diseases.

… efforts between NIH and Children's National, and address genomics and care of children with immunologic diseases. … … efforts between NIH and Children's National, and address genomics and care of children with immunologic diseases. … … efforts between NIH and Children's National, and address genomics and care of children with immunologic diseases. … …

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ENCODE 2020: Research Applications and Users Meeting

On Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2020, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored the ENCODE 2020: Research Applications and Users Meeting.

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NHGRI National DNA Day 20th Anniversary Symposium

On April 25, 2023, NHGRI hosted a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix.

… helix. The symposium explored the evolution and future of genomics research and gave participants the opportunity learn about the greater impacts of genomics on society and discover the wide array of careers in genetics and genomics — from scientists to social media specialists! The …

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The Meaning of Eugenics: Historical and Present-Day Discussions of Eugenics and Scientific Racism

NHGRI will host a two-day symposium, on December 2-3, 2021, examining the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern health sciences.

… broader social, ethical and legal implications (ELSI) of genomics through NHGRI’s ELSI Research Program. NHGRI has …