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NHGRI published its “Strategic vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics” in the journal Nature. This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field.
… genome biology and facilitating the implementation of genomic medicine." Genomics is now prevalent across the … attend to the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic advances. Much like all other scientific disciplines, … must improve in the coming decade. Some of the complex genomic issues discussed in the new vision relate to genetic …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… last month’s issue of The Genomics Landscape , the NHGRI Genomic Data Science Working Group of the National Advisory … framing that consistently examines the role of both genomic and non-genomic contributors to health and disease — … expansive new efforts for all of NIH to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in science. Organized as a …
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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 …
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Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
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NIH programs are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling use in medicine and research.
… Institutes of Health are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling their use in genomic medicine and research. NIH's Clinical Genome Resource … focus of the diagnostic test. Data sharing The ClinVar database aggregates information about genomic variants and …
Statement
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.
… humanity's DNA blueprint, with significantly greater human diversity than previous reference sequences.   With generous … and healthcare professionals to better understand how genomic variants influence health and disease -- and move us towards a future in which genomic medicine benefits everyone. I want to congratulate …
News
NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… of genome structure and function to the fostering of genomic medicine as a key element of contemporary healthcare. … systems. These include broadly applicable areas, such as genomic technology development; using genomic information in patient care; and the ethical, legal, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green introduces incoming NHGRI DEO Director, Jennifer Troyer.
…   Although some human traits and diseases are caused by genomic variants in a single gene, it is often the case that … (dGTEx) program, which is establishing a resource database and tissue bank for studying gene expression during … program director, Dr. Troyer has worked to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. She served as the NHGRI …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., introduces us to new scientific director Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., his background and prior accomplishments.
… acting as a vocal advocate for increased ancestral diversity in research participants and in the international … scientific workforce. His expertise in the unique genomic diversity of African populations has contributed to … establish a human developmental tissue bank and resource database. It is modeled after the adult GTEx project, which …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 4, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the establishment of the Global Biodata Coalition (GBC), which aims to move towards more internationally coordinated, sustainable, and streamlined mechanisms that support the biodata ecosystem.
… (HGP) was to submit their sequence data into a public database within 24 hours of being generated? This target was … often connect and integrate the ever-growing amounts of genomic data with other data types to maximize the power of … for the 2022 NHGRI’s outstanding award for enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the …