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NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations. But this can … most studies of the human genome have focused on European ancestry populations. By not exploring genetic variation within African populations, opportunities …
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Several NIH Institutes, Offices and Centers partnered to host a two-day virtual workshop on May 28-29, 2024, to further explore the recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) 2023 report, Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research: A New Framework for an Evolving Field, with regards to legacy genomic data. 
… to harmonization, interoperability and analysis, including genetic similarity;   Address challenges and identify …
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The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program will host the Pre-Application Webinar for the Building Partnerships and Broadening Perspectives to Advance ELSI Research (BBAER) Program - New Limited Competition for Resource Limited Institutions on August 28, 2024.