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About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… achievements, Dr. Watson’s career was also punctuated by a number of offensive and scientifically erroneous comments … us the ability to read nature's complete genetic blueprint for a human. This interactive timeline lists key moments from … hold the " Genome Sequencing Workshop " in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to assess the feasibility of pursuing a Human …
Event
The 2019 NHGRI Symposium provides an exciting forum for the exchange of scientific and research ideas, forging of new collaborations, and networking across the Institute.
… The 2019 NHGRI Symposium provides an exciting forum for the exchange of scientific and research ideas, forging of new collaborations, and networking across the Institute. This … … The 2019 NHGRI Symposium provides an exciting forum for the exchange of scientific and research ideas, forging of …
Media Advisory
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.
For Immediate Release … The National Human Genome Research … of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will host a two-day symposium addressing historical and present-day … in the Department of History at The State University of New York at Buffalo … Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, 10 a.m. and …
Media Advisory
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.
For Immediate Release … On National DNA Day, the National … part of the National Institutes of Health, will host a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th … April 25, 2023, 10 a.m. EDT  … Event may be attended in-person or virtually. Visit genome.gov/DNA-Day-2023 for
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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.
… are EDT.   Day One: Thursday, October 6, 2022   10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. — Welcome and Introduction Eric Green, … Donohue, NHGRI Michael Rembis, The State University of New York at Buffalo Transcripts of Opening Remarks Session One: Key Concepts for Research and Bioethics Moderator: Christopher Donohue, …
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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.
… This collaboration is framed and supported through a supplemental award to the Clinical and Translational … National (CTSI-CN), which is funded by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). As partners, … efforts between NIH and Children's National, and address genomics and care of children with immunologic diseases. … …
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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.
… About DNA Day DNA Day Activity Ideas Find a DNA Day event near you Plan your own DNA Day event   … … genomics on society and discover the wide array of careers in genetics and genomics — from scientists to social media … Lecture. Follow #NHGRIevents and #DNADay23 on social media for more information. Agenda Biographies Resources NIH …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… first introduced into the U.S. Congress in the 1990s at a time when genetic testing and genetics research was taking … Louise Slaughter , a Congresswoman and scientist from New York, introduces a bill called H.R. 2748 , "Genetic … prohibit the use of genetic information to set premiums for health insurance. Finally, the bill would ban health …
Timeline
A timeline highlighting key moments in the development of eugenics, with a focus on the American eugenics movement.
… Gregor Mendel to support the idea of “racial improvement.” In their quest for a perfect society, eugenicists labelled many people as …
Event
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.
… Day One: December 2, 2021 Time Topic/Speaker 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Introductions and Welcome Chris Donohue and Eric Green … Michael Rembis (The State University of New York at Buffalo) Slides 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Discussion/Q&A … history of eugenics and scientific racism, with relevance for public health, the history of human genetics, medical …