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The Human Genome Project is simply a bad idea

The Human Genome Project changed traditional understandings of how and why scientific research is conducted. It was, however, not without its detractors. Early in 1990, there was an effort to stop funding for the nascent Human Genome Project, in the form of a letter writing campaign.

… professionals in science and medicine towards the field of genomics. Their argument stemmed from a belief, shared by … a division amongst genomicists and the focus of the genomics field that existed at the time, and to some extent … these two approaches exist more harmoniously as both genomics and genetics continues to become more integrated in …

Media Advisory

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 …

Historical Collections

Virtual Exhibits

The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual exhibits using archival materials from our own special collections to tell interesting and important stories from the Human Genome Project and the larger history of genomics.

… The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual exhibits … from the Human Genome Project and the larger history of genomics. … View the Exhibits … Virtual Exhibits … Virtual Exhibits … The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual exhibits …

Virtual Exhibit

Gene Sweepstakes (GeneSweep)

The Gene Sweepstakes — or GeneSweep as it became popularly known — was a three-year-long, sweepstakes-style contest organized by British bioinformatician Ewan Birney, Ph.D., of the European Bioinformatics Institute. Scientists participated in the contest by betting on the total number of protein-coding genes that would be identified in the human genome sequence generated by the Human Genome Project.

… the bets as of May 2000. (From NHGRI History of Genomics Archive). … … Transcript: I was this sort of young, … on Genome Sequencing and Biology. (From NHGRI History of Genomics Archive). At the annual Cold Spring Harbor … located behind associated Tab I. (From NHGRI History of Genomics Archive). … Every contest needs rules, and GeneSweep …

Event

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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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 …