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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. 
… 2010T Kendall Flaharty Evaluating Large Language Models on Medical, Lay Language, and Self-Reported Descriptions of … Policy Forum: The Next Frontier of AI/ML in Human Genetics/Genomics Panelist/Speaker, Dave Kaufman 3:00 – 4:15 p.m .  … Intelligence Tools to Improve Clinical Diagnoses and Medical Genetics Education with an Emphasis on Diverse …
News Release
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has selected Valentina Di Francesco as the Institute’s first chief data science strategist and director of its new Office of Genomic Data Science. In this role, she will provide leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science. NHGRI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
… has been the lead program director for the Computational Genomics and Data Science Program in the NHGRI Division of … has played a key role in the program management of many genomics data science activities, including the Alliance of … for genomic medicine. Going forward, the new Office of Genomics Data Science will: Develop, promote, support and …
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On November 1-5, 2023, 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. 
… 1, 2023, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m Charles Rotimi Accelerating Genomics in Africa: Moving Forward Together Convention Center … Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.  The annual meeting provides … Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.  The annual meeting provides …
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NHGRI appoints Elizabeth Tuck as the director of its NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch to oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education.
… Tuck to oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education. … Elizabeth Tuck, M.A., has … Involvement Branch (ECIB), within the NHGRI Division of Genomics and Society, develops programs aimed at strengthening public understanding of genomics and related issues, such as the ethical, legal and …
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Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… helping to diagnose disease, predict outcomes and guide medical treatments. Everyone has a unique genome, so using a … senior investigator in the Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch within NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program … reference. “Basic researchers and clinicians who use genomics need access to a reference sequence that reflects …
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NHGRI's History of Genomics Program will host a one-day conference to explore and celebrate the work of David Depew on July 29, 2021.
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) History of Genomics Program will host a one-day conference,  From the … social ramifications of biological theory. The History of Genomics Program collects, organizes and makes accessible historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI. By bringing together historians and …
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NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D, Ph.D., provides remarks for the March 31, 2022 media briefing about the series of publications reporting the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome.
… work critically underscores that not only does genomics achieve most with strong international and … would not be here if not for the talent and wisdom of our genomics grantee community. Many of those grantees have been …
News Release
April 25, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, milestones being celebrated as part of National DNA Day.
… that aims to educate people about scientific advances in genomics and their relevance in people’s lives. “As we … the use of race, ethnicity, and ancestry in biomedical and genomics research. Panelists will discuss the benefits and … of race and ethnicity and other population descriptors in genomics research. NHGRI Acting Deputy Director Vence Bonham, …
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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.
… 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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NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D, Ph.D., provides remarks for the May 10, 2023 media briefing about the new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… efforts exemplify what it means to be at The Forefront of Genomics – which is NHGRI’s organizational mantra. As we described in our latest strategic vision for human genomics, published in Nature in 2020, one of the major areas NHGRI’s responsible stewardship at The Forefront of Genomics is enhancing the foundation used by researchers …