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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
- Multi-Omics for Health and Disease (Multi-Omics)1
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program6
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)2
- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
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- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium3
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- Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC)1
- Clinical Genome (ClinGen) Resource1
- Genomic Innovator Awards2
- Polygenic RIsk MEthods in Diverse populations (PRIMED) Consortium1
- NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL)2
- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
Fact Sheets
Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… (such as falls, motor vehicle accidents or poisoning), genomic factors play a role in nine of the ten leading causes … serve as the cornerstone for learning about genetic and genomic conditions in a family, and for developing … my family's health? … What are some of the new genetic and genomic techniques and technologies? … Genetics vs. Genomics …
Educational Resources
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… (abbreviated GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genomic variants that are statistically associated with a … involves surveying the genomes of many people, looking for genomic variants that occur more frequently in those with a … compared to those without the disease or trait. Once such genomic variants are identified, they are typically used to …
Educational Resources
Fact sheets explaining complex concepts in genomics research to a non-scientific audience.
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
News
NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… of genome structure and function to the fostering of genomic medicine as a key element of contemporary healthcare. … systems. These include broadly applicable areas, such as genomic technology development; using genomic information in patient care; and the ethical, legal, …
Talking Glossary
Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that involves using a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care.
… Genomic Medicine … Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that involves using a person’s genomic information as part of their clinical care. … Genomic medicine is a medical discipline that involves using …
Leadership Initiatives
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… receive more information about gaining access to the database, please send an email to NHGRIHistory@nih.gov . … … that features interviews with some of the most influential genomic scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The … August 4, 2022  Roundtable discussion: "Does genetic and genomic screening keep open the door to eugenics?" May 25, …
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.
… Records (EHRs). FHIR provides an opportunity for the genomic medicine research community to develop ways to … incorporated into NHGRI resource programs such as the Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics … overcame in their career, and share how they promote more diversity in the field. NHGRI intramural investigator, Neil …
Talking Glossary
A secondary genomic finding refers to a genomic variant, found through the analysis of a person’s genome, that is of potential medical value yet is unrelated to the initial reason for examining the person’s genome.
… Secondary Genomic Finding … A secondary genomic finding refers to a genomic variant, found through the analysis of a person’s …
Event
On August 31 - September 1, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will sponsor its 14th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XIV: Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems. Â
… Pat Deverka  Structure, Goals and Products of NHGRI Genomic Medicine Meetings Teri Manolio 11:15 a.m. Session 1: … Rex Chisholm Renee Rider  Keynote: The State of Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems (25 min) Peter Hulick  … From GM XIII (15 min) Ken Wiley  Integrating Genomic Results Into EHRs (15 min) Travis Osterman  …