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With the publication of 16 high-quality reference genomes from across vertebrates, the Vertebrate Genome Project establishes standards for biodiversity genomics and reports discoveries in comparative biology, conservation, and health research
… assembly quality and standardization for the field of genomics. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research … establishes standards for the new era of biodiversity genomics, and demonstrates how these enable comparative … the stage for making extensive strides in comparative genomics, with implications for how to address fundamental …
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Small businesses with NHGRI grants were instrumental in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics.
… of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics. … When Kelvin Liu began his doctorate degree in … Starting in 2009, a new method called Hi-C changed the genomics landscape. Using Hi-C, researchers finally began to … Project’s genome assembly team. He believes using a toolkit that helps determine the genome structure is critical …
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On March 1, 2018, over 65 basic research, clinical, and bioinformatic scientists in the genomics community convened for a four-hour web meeting on NHGRI-funded components of the Genome Reference Consortium (GRC).
… research, clinical, and bioinformatic scientists in the genomics community convened for a four-hour web meeting on … useful clinical and research community needs (including education) related resources collaborations … Human Genome … research, clinical, and bioinformatic scientists in the genomics community convened for a four-hour web meeting on …
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A series focusing on a specific topic of genomic research by pairing an early career researcher funded under NHGRI’s Genomic Innovator Award Program with an established researcher whose own contributions have paved the way for the specific research area.
…  Program, which supports innovative work by early-career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or other … awards support highly innovative work by early career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or other … the series will highlight critical emerging topics in genomics. Attendees will learn about creative endeavors with …
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NHGRI has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of genomics careers.
… Program to support emerging genomics leaders in policy, education, communications and scientific program management. … (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will …
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NHGRI workshop seeking scientific perspectives for relating genomic variation to human phenotype.
… the Stage Visions of the Future:  What will the field of genomics look like in 5-10 years? How will it get there? 9:00 …
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For researchers interested in applying to the Genomic Innovator Award funding opportunity
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On August 15-16, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sponsored a meeting Perspectives in Comparative Genomics and Evolution at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville, Maryland.
… (USDA) sponsored a meeting Perspectives in Comparative Genomics and Evolution at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & … look at the current state of the field of comparative genomics with a focus on commonalities across genomic … and development; Recommend areas of focus for comparative genomics as a whole, and specifically to NHGRI, with …
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NHGRI and George Mason University's Institute for Digital InnovAtion co-host the Computational Genomics Conference, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
… for Digital InnovAtion co-host the 2021 Computational Genomics Conference. Computational and data science … the fields are headed. … Virtual … 2021 Computational Genomics Conference … NHGRI and George Mason University's … Institute for Digital InnovAtion co-host the Computational Genomics Conference, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. … NHGRI …
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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) hosted the Advanced Genomic Technology Development Meeting at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 29 - 31, 2019.