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The Genomics Landscape
In the November 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the important genomics legacy of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as it comes to an end.
… Code exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC. As described in the … management and sharing, thereby enabling validation of research results, providing accessibility to high-value … ethnic equity data related to these efforts. …  The NHGRI Intramural Research Program seminar series has resumed …
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NIH researchers have identified and tested a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease.
… assistance from a high tech robot, National Institutes of Health researchers have identified and tested a molecule … NHGRI scientific director anddirector of the institute's Division of Intramural Research . "It demonstrates how insights from a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… Genomics Education Week , was a huge success. Dozens of healthcare professionals and over 700 other participants … by many genetic factors and disease development.  This research was funded by NIH with a grant to Steven Henikoff, … ( PA-18-484 ). …  Since its launch in 1993, NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program (IRP) has grown and evolved with …
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NHGRI has selected Charles Venditti, M.D., Ph.D., as chief of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program. In this role, he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt metabolism.
… Venditti to provide leadership for clinical and laboratory research programs that focus on the development of new therapies for patients with genetic disorders. … The … of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program. In this role, he will provide …
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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.
… consent process. … As public interest and expanded research in human genome editing grows, many questions remain about ethical, legal and social implications of the technology. People who are seriously ill may overestimate the benefits of early clinical trials while underestimating the risks. …
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NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… with the director in assessing the long-term impact of certain NHGRI research, training, and outreach programs. … Aguila III, NHGRI.  Dr. Gunter will also join the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research in its Social and Behavioral Research …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Dr. Adam Phillippy as the founding director of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research (CGDSR).
… (FDA), which approved two gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease. About 100,000 Americans and millions … opportunities, and challenges of the institute’s Intramural Research Program (IRP), with an eye towards … Lecture Series: Genevieve Wojcik — January 11 NHGRI Division of Intramural Research Seminar Series: Scott Edwards …
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Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes investigators with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human health.
… The New York Academy of Medicine honors NHGRI Scientific Director for advances in … with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to … (NHGRI), a role in which he directs the institute’s Intramural Research Program. He is also the director of the …
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NIH researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version to be enhanced.
… options for Down syndrome. … National Institutes of Health researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated … senior investigator in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Center for Precision Health …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… The first such AGBT meeting was held in 2000, when most of the attendees were – in one way or another – busily … in assessing the long-term impact of certain NHGRI research, training, and outreach programs. She will also work … aspect of her appointment, Chris will also join the NHGRI Intramural Research Program as part the Social and …