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Dr. Pavan looks back on his career at NHGRI, highlights pivotal moments and shares his future plans in artistic woodworking and community mediation.
… Dr. Pavan led a research program as an investigator in the Genetic Disease Research Branch that focused on understanding … cells that give pigmentation to hair and skin, and a rare genetic condition called Niemann-Pick disease type C. Dr. … associated with melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and the genetic condition Waardenburg syndrome type 4. He also …
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.
… Research series: Todd Golub — November 13 Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits — November 16 … Videos What is the GSRP and how can it benefit you? How genetic testing saved my life Genomic innovator seminar … Developing novel theory and methods for understanding genetic architecture of complex human traits R01 and R21 …
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Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
… sequence of the 3 billion DNA letters making up the human genetic blueprint — the human genome.  The project showed … allows physicians to make quick diagnoses of rare genetic disorders in acute settings. Another notable …
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In a conversation, Dr. Elise Feingold reflects on her path to NHGRI, describes her experience leading the ENCODE program and shares advice for those considering different scientific careers.
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.
… the “Champion Needs Assessment Survey”; and links to the Genetic/Genomic Nursing Practice Survey, a validated … may reduce severity of COVID-19 in people with certain genetic factors Upcoming Videocasts The history of genomics …
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NHGRI researchers recently published a study using virtual reality simulations to investigate how clinicians might use a type of genomic risk information called polygenic risk scores in medical care.
… providers generally don’t have a lot of experience with genetic and genomic information. When there is uncertainty in …
News Release
Dr. Shchelochkov will oversee the research training, fellowship and residency programs at the institute.
News Release
On April 25, National DNA Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children.
… representing the four nucleic acids that encode our genetic information, and the diversity of humanity, according … was made possible by modern genetics. Using a commercial genetic test, she embarked on a years-long search for her relatives. As the genetic testing company’s database expanded, she was …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
… from the institute met with students, educators, genetic counselors, and other professionals to discuss … clinical trial For childhood cancer survivors, inherited genetic factors influence risk of cancers later in life …
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NIH will support research that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records.
… immune system. They will use DNA sequencing to examine the genetic make-up of 2,500 individuals and combine this … for disease-causing variants in the LDLR gene, the leading genetic cause of premature coronary artery disease, and … studies include evaluating the cost-effectiveness of genetic testing, characterizing the genetics of pain and …