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The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… are due by November 1. …   In September, NIH Director Francis Collins announced the selection of Susan Gregurick, Ph.D., as …
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.
… COVID-19 News and Research On Good Morning America Dr. Collins comments on overcoming vaccine hesitancy and expanding vaccine eligibility to adolescents Dr. Collins and Fox News’ Martha MacCallum discuss the variant and spike of COVID-19 cases in India Dr. Collins joins the Black Health Trust Sunday Program to …
Event
NHGRI and the University at Buffalo Center for Disability Studies will hold a two-day symposium on October 6-7, 2022 to address historical constructions of disability and ableism, with a focus on the “irreducibility” of individuals with disability and the history of disability.
… Us Without Us” Aubrey Mansfield, James Tabery, Leslie Francis, University of Utah Maya Sabatello, Columbia …
Outreach
Frequently asked questions about National DNA Day - a unique day when students, teachers, and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics.
… the discovery of DNA's double helix by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953. National DNA Day is officially …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in mouse studies Dr. Collins and NIBIB Director Dr. Bruce Tromberg discuss new … plus interferon beta-1a for COVID-19 treatment begins Dr. Collins talks with PBS Amanpour and Company’s Walter Isaacson … the latest in COVID-19 research Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Collins discuss launch of NIH clinical trials to test …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green spotlights on ELSIhub.
… save 130,000 American lives from COVID-19 by March Dr. Collins speaks to MSNBC’s Ali Velshi about the potential … and distribution of one or more COVID-19 vaccines Dr. Collins joins PBS NewsHour to discuss interim results of the … testing among underserved and vulnerable populations Dr. Collins discusses the COVID-19 vaccine development timeline …
Event
On October 25-29, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.
… an underdiagnosed neuromuscular disorder Board No. PB1848 Francis Rossignol Convention Center, South Exhibit Hall 3:00 … insights leveraged from preclinical models of disease Francis Rossignol Convention Center, Petree D/West Building …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… meaningful reforms to end sexual harassment in science Dr. Collins shares NIH’s perspective on the potential of CRISPR …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 6, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). a well-respected and highly used large-scale DNA sequencing center that exemplifies the evolution of the field of genomics and the ever-increasing abilities to produce prodigious amounts of genomic data.
… the idea of establishing a DNA sequencing center at NIH to Francis Collins and Jeff Trent (who at the time were NHGRI’s director …
Fact Sheets
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the biological instructions that make each species unique.
… became clear in 1953 thanks to the work of James Watson*, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin. By …