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In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… ancestral groups substantially improves identification of genomic variants associated with blood lipid levels. … In a … ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood … Health.    … Sarah E. Graham et al. The power of genetic diversity in genome-wide association studies of lipids . …
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NIH researchers and collaborators have found that that sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations.
… trait. People with sickle cell trait have one copy of the genomic variant that causes sickle cell disease, a genetic …
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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.
… of genome sequences captures significantly more human diversity. …     The new pangenome reference is a collection … genome sequence for every person can lead to inequities in genomic analyses. For example, predicting a genetic disease … different from the reference genome. To understand these genomic differences, scientists create reference human genome …
Research at NHGRI
In NHGRI, Staff Clinicians work on many different clinical research studies, including helping to better understand, manage, and treat a diverse group of clinical conditions.
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A new educational resource funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is now available to improve genomic literacy among physicians.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) is now available to improve genomic literacy among physicians. The Universal Genomics … for educators implementing introductory training in genomic medicine. … The handbook enables educators to … Teri Manolio, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Division of Genomic Medicine at NHGRI and Co-Chair of the Intersociety …
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NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
… Genomics Section, Dr. Hanchard will lead efforts to use genomic and genetic tools to understand complex pediatric …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and support for a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. If you require …
Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers, and other organizations.
… The ACMG/NIH Genomic Program Management Fellowship has been a deeply … Fellow   Current position: Program Director, Division of Genomic Medicine, NHGRI   The NIH-ACMG Fellowship continues … with abundant networking opportunities, are expanding my genomic medicine program management skill set within and …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… SBRB is to investigate approaches to translating new genomic knowledge and precision medicine into clinical …
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Four NHGRI researchers share the steps toward a career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students.
… school students and the public about her experiences in genomic research. "They were really engaged and they asked a …