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Join us on Wednesday, May 25, as scholars and scientists answer audience questions and address the complexities surrounding historical and present-day eugenics and scientific racism in the context of existing and developing genetic and genomic screening technologies.
… are many cost-effective, minimal-risk options for prenatal genetic screening and diagnosis for various conditions … Panel discussion: A Historical Discussion on Eugenics and Genetic Testing/Screening  Panelists: Rebecca Mueller … relevant to their lived experiences?   How do we discuss genetic and genomic variation and its connections to health …
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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. 
… Nicola Sugden Understanding ableism in abstracts for genetic and genomic autism research PB2437 Erin Mansell … study of neural tube defects allows an unbiased search for genetic contribution.  PB2092 Ted Han Genome wide CRISPR … associated with canine body size. PB1092 Yixing Han Common Genetic Variants are Associated with Plasma and Skin …
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On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… GWAS of educational attainment” by the Social Science Genetic Association Consortium   Problems with Using … Lucas J. Matthews   Social by Nature by Catherine Bliss   Genetic ancestry testing among white nationalists: From … science by Aaron Panofsky and Joan Donovan   Getting genetic ancestry right for science and society by Anna C. F. …
News Release
NHGRI is awarding Genomic Innovator Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five years.
… Denver Develop efficient methods to improve the use of genetic summary data.    Billy Tsz Cheong Lau, Ph.D. Stanford …
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On March 13-14, 2017, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in partnership with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) hosted a strategic visioning meeting for a proposed GLEE Initiative.
… Invitae Ron O'Brien Thermo Fisher Scientific James O'Leary Genetic Alliance Francis Onduso Sitting Bull College Chol Pak … Columbia University Rhonda Schonberg National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Michelle Smith University of Maine … Carolina State University Louisa Stark University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center (GSLC) Barry Starr The Tech …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Dr. Jennifer Troyer as the incoming director as the incoming director of the Division of Extramural Operations (DEO) within NHGRI’s Extramural Research Program (ERP). She will provide leadership in coordinating the institute’s extramural research grants, operations and policies.
… She also served at NCI as a senior scientist in charge of genetic and genomic technology development at their Advanced …