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The Genomics Landscape
In the August 6, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about NHGRI's completion of the third phase of the ENCODE Project and how it reveals the most extensive catalog to date of candidate functional elements that may regulate the genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… genomics: the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. To amplify that drumbeat, the … and provide valuable data about gene expression across a wide range of human tissues throughout development, thereby aiding the interpretation of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and other genomic research …
Event
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… of educational attainment” by the Social Science Genetic Association Consortium   Problems with Using Polygenic Scores … and social justice lab … Biographies … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) of the National Institutes … behavior. Panelists will discuss genetics and genomics studies that may be stigmatizing as well as strategies for …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green spotlights on ELSIhub.
… that 20+ years later, we would be surveying the entire genome at once, even going into the ‘difficult regions’ to … of Columbia University, ELSIhub builds on insights from a wide-ranging needs assessment process, interviews, and … NHGRI program director, has been elected an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow for …
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.
… 93rd meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research . The agenda for the meeting was particularly … and Chanda Jefferson will address the bold prediction: “Studies involving analyses of genome sequences and associated … to be one of three NHGRI leaders serving on key NIH-wide committees as part of the NIH UNITE Initiative, which …
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.
… with type 2 diabetes in Nigerians Doumatey, et al. Genome Med ., 2024 Mar, PMID : 38444015   It is estimated … million people worldwide have type 2 diabetes. However, studies of this condition have mostly been performed in North … been honored with the 2024 George M. Kober Medal from the Association of American Physicians. The Kober Medal is one of …
News Release
Cari Young and Julie Nadel join NHGRI as public policy and education fellows.
… said. In September, Ms. Young will join the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) as the 14th American … Program in Baltimore, Maryland. During her undergraduate studies at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, Ms. Young … conduct research on RNA, DNA hybrid structures and genome-wide datasets at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. …
Fact Sheets
A transcriptome is a collection of all the gene readouts present in a cell.
… of all the gene readouts present in a cell. … The human genome is made up of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), a long, … may enable researchers to generate a comprehensive, genome-wide picture of what genes are active in which cells. …
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.
… variants and facilitated the large-scale implementation of genome-wide association studies. He is perhaps most well-known for being …
News Release
NHGRI published its “Strategic vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics” in the journal Nature. This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field.
… genomics for improving human health. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … beneficial and have the greatest impact on understanding genome biology and facilitating the implementation of genomic … and populations must be well-represented in both genomic studies and the genomics workforce. In the last three areas, …
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Estimated cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… have led to substantial reductions in the cost of genome sequencing. The underlying costs associated with … (see Figure 1). With the growing scale of human genetics studies and the increasing number of clinical applications … the latter number represents the total U.S. funding for a wide range of scientific activities under the HGP's umbrella …