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The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. details the upcoming appointment of acting NHGRI Deputy Director, Vence Bonham Jr., J.D. and what it means for the institute.
… is the 5th session of the “ Bold predictions for human genomics by 2030 ” seminar series, which takes place on … fairs.” The second event is the 2021 Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Week , which takes place June 7-11 and will include …
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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.
… the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five … Awards was developed to support innovative work by genomics investigators who are early in their careers and … researchers, each leading inspiring work in various areas genomics, including CRISPR technologies, genomic medicine, …
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A new genome-based technology for demystifying undiagnosed illnesses - even rare childhood diseases - is moving into general medical practice.
… of Medicine (NEJM) . Biesecker, chief of NHGRI's Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, predicted that about … MedSeqtm Project and several other translational genomics research projects at Brigham and Women's Hospital …
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NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… people have differing levels of knowledge of biology and genomics.  Interestingly, while some physicians were …
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Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… exhibition visitors about the significance and promise of genomics," said NHGRI Director Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D. … 3 million visitors since the opening. Museum designers and education programming experts took almost two years to … square-foot exhibition. By illustrating and explaining genomics, the exhibition offers visitors a new perspective …
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.
… ( part 1 and part 2 ) produced by the NHGRI History of Genomics Program and a recent fireside chat that I had with … Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) Toolkit is the only resource of its kind that targets the … key dates for PAR-19-380: Initiative to maximize research education in genomics: Diversity Action Plan NIH and NHGRI …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, reflects on the twelve years of groundbreaking research by the Clinical Sequencing Evidence-generating Research (CSER) consortium.
… Finally, the first issue of my monthly newsletter – The Genomics Landscape – was in October 2013 . Happy 10th birthday to The Genomics Landscape!    All the best,   … Repeat polymorphisms … the Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship and the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship , which have already …
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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 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the December 2021 NHGRI symposium's success in confronting the difficult pasts of eugenics and scientific racism.
… 2022 would begin on a bright note, but the genetics and genomics communities started the year losing two intellectual … starting at 11:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research more broadly. The first hour of the open … presented their efforts in developing and disseminating education materials about these topics. As trusted …
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.
… backgrounds will benefit equitably from advances in human genomics. Speakers: Robert Winn, M.D., Virginia Commonwealth … director of the trans-NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, and chief of the NHGRI Metabolic, … Fellowship in the California State Assembly. The Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship provides fellows an …