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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.
… Our goals – understanding clinical relevance of all genomic variants identified in the patients and to develop … made major contributions to the Institute’s research on diversity, inclusion, and health equity. In this new role, … to diversity in genomics. Most recently, he led the NHGRI Genomic Workforce Diversity Working Group that established an …
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.
… used resources for studying the relationship between genomic variation and gene expression. Because GTEx data can … of eugenics arising from existing and emerging genetic and genomic screening technologies; (2) the promises and perils … numbers of genes, genomic variation, and population diversity) are available for only a small fraction of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the NHGRI Intramural Research Program as well as announces the launch of a new digital history archive.
… our understanding of evolution as well as the role of genomic regulation in human traits.   This research was … and prevention of rare and common diseases. The study of genomic variation and its effects on phenotype at the … is remarkable. With a growing and sincere dedication to diversity and inclusion, the IRP will continue to be a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the legacy the LINCS program leaves as it has completed its goal of creating a large-scale, systematically generated molecular and cellular dataset.
… 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Prediction: The regular use of genomic information will have transitioned from boutique to mainstream in all clinical settings, making genomic testing as routine as complete blood counts (CBCs). … (NHP dGTEx) project New investigators to promote workforce diversity in genomics, bioinformatics, or bioengineering and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green talks about the NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting, which provides a venue to foster support and a sense of community for NHGRI-funded trainees, equipping them with tools for success and more clarity about career possibilities.
… workshop entitled Population Descriptors for Legacy Genomic Data: Challenges and Future Directions , which will … workshops were offered to introduce trainees to the Genomic Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-space … to Enable Regional Genomic Medicine eConsult Services     Diversity Centers for Genome Research     Centers of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 5, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., pays tribute to one of NHGRI’s founding staff members and current leaders, Bettie Graham, Ph.D., as she reached a truly remarkable milestone: 50 years of service in the federal government.
… will convene an expert panel entitled "Does genetic and genomic screening keep open the door to eugenics?" on May 25 … and scientific racism in the context of genetic and genomic screening technologies. Emerging genome-sequencing … Talented Undergraduates into the Genomics Field to Enhance Diversity (GREAT) program NIH Science Education Partnership …
News Release
The Human Genome Project has been awarded the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award for ground-breaking advances in the field of medicine.
… and treating human disease, ushering in the era of genomic medicine." The Thai royal family is awarding its two …
News Release
In August 2022, NHGRI History of Genomics Program celebrates 10 years of chronicling how the field of genomics began and evolved, with a particular emphasis on the role of NHGRI.
… and other genomics initiatives, created a searchable database of over 3,000 files, conducted original scholarly …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., emphasizes the importance of the Technology Transfer Office and its mission to manage all the legal negotiations that help to protect federally funded research from being unduly exploited, while also giving that research avenues to reach patients through the commercialization of promising advances.
… their way into pop culture. Recently, four NHGRI-funded genomic scientists were named among the 100 most influential … intramural researchers must responsibly share large-scale genomic data with the broader research community. The two … present NHGRI awardees for their efforts in enhancing the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) of the …
News Release
NHGRI researchers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to answer compelling questions in genomics, such as predicting rare genetic disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.
… explain how they use artificial intelligence for their genomic studies. … As researchers continue to unravel the … type of cancer will progress , find disease-causing genomic variants and identify genetic disorders by examining … disorders and their severity, and to understand how genomic information influences decision-making.    View video …