Search Results

21 - 30 of 76
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green introduces incoming NHGRI DEO Director, Jennifer Troyer.
… the best,   … Polygenic scoring accuracy varies across the genetic ancestry continuum Ding et al. Nature . 2023 … that, she worked as a senior scientist at NCI developing genetic and genomic technologies. Dr. Troyer completed a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy and how it emphasizes the importance of good data management practices.
… 2022. PMC9793425   One method for studying the ancestry of a human population involves the use of DNA from …   Since NHGRI launched the Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms in 1998, the resource has received over 18 … New approach successfully traces genomic variants back to genetic disorders Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine …
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).
… tandem repeats. These types of repeats have been linked to genetic predispositions for certain cancers, and being able … contributes to disease and inform the development of new genetic testing methods.    This research was funded by the … collaborations facilitated by NHGRI.   … Genomics Research Genetic carriers for sickle cell disease have higher risks of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… on PBS’s “ Finding Your Roots .” This series explores the ancestry of people from diverse backgrounds, taking viewers … are now  available . … Genomics Research Largest-ever genetic study of autism yields new insights NIH scientists … higher maternal blood pressure to placental gene changes Genetic profile may predict chance of type 2 diabetes among …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, recaps the April 2023 virtual reunion of the leaders of the five genome-sequencing centers (G5), where they tell the untold story on how they ushered the Human Genome Project across the finish line in 2003.
… overview of population descriptors, their relationships to genetic ancestry, their use in society in the last few decades, and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Dr. Adam Phillippy as the founding director of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research (CGDSR).
… will give a talk about the interconnected effects of ancestry, genetics, and environment on human health. Virtual … apply computational approaches to analyze large sets of genetic and genomic data, with an emphasis on identifying the … The meeting also covered the roles that geneticists and genetic counselors may play in implementing population …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes the inaugural class of the ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program.
… ; Camerun Washington, M.S., C.G.C., from the Greenwood Genetic Center as the  Genetics Education & Engagement Fellow … inaccurate labels that conflate race, ethnicity, and genetic ancestry. To address these challenges, NHGRI recently hosted …
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.
… have formed a network called KwashNet to conduct the first genetic studies on the development of kwashiorkor. They hope … on the new webpage on genome.gov . …   November 14 was Genetic Counselor Awareness Day, a time to recognize genetic counselors and the vital work they do. For patients …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the important genomics legacy of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as it comes to an end.
… in genomics and health sciences to understand the genetic and environmental contributions to health and disease … major African health challenges. This includes the use of genetic, clinical, and epidemiologic methods to identify … from K. Sean Kimbro, Ph.D. , about health disparities and ancestry-driven drug discovery. This month will feature …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… topics such as rare diseases and direct-to-consumer genetic testing. If you missed it, recorded videos of the … human body contain the same exact DNA, which provides the genetic instructions for producing the proteins essential for … for studies aiming to understand traits informed by many genetic factors and disease development.   This research was …