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Staff
Dr. Wilson is the co-chief of and senior investigator in NHGRI's Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch.
… Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the International Genetic Epidemiology Society (IGES). He has served on the … His research interests focus on the identification of genetic effects that may be responsible for phenotypic … the statistical properties of newly developed methods of genetic analysis for quantitative traits. … The overarching …
Staff
Dr. Guanjie Chen is a senior research fellow with the NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… M.D. from Wuhan University, China, in 1985, and an M.S. in Statistics from the University of Memphis, Tenn., in 1999. … and an assistant professor (2002-2008) in the Division of Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Community Medicine, … Health as a senior research fellow. His interests include genetic epidemiology, genetic statistics, and statistical …
Staff
Dr. Bailey-Wilson is a scientist emeritus in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research.
… 1995. Her research program focuses on understanding the genetic factors that increase risk for various complex … Dr. Bailey-Wilson specializes in statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology and is especially interested in risk … Panel for the National Institute of Justice and the Genetic Analysis Workshop Advisory Board. She also served as …
News Release
Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.
… the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke, and … their findings may provide new clues to underlying genetic and biochemical influences in the development of … genetics have been difficult to understand. Numerous genetic and environmental factors can contribute to a person …
Research Funding
Frequently asked questions for Investigator-Initiated Research on Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices FOAs (RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049).
… Announcements ( RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049 )  Can a genetic counselor consultant fulfill the need to have a person with genetic counseling experience on the team? No, a person or persons with genetic counseling experience need(s) to be an integral part …
Research Funding
Building upon a foundation of quantitative genetics laid over a century ago, applying modern genomic approaches to resolve how genetic and non-genetic factors shape variation in human diseases and traits.
… about how to identify and interpret the interplay of genetic and non-genetic factors on trait variation. These issues have … association studies (GWAS) reveal differences in apparent genetic effects across families and populations with …
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… and dynamic processes in general that may mediate genetic effects on traits?  Advances in sequencing … or theoretically, for scalable approaches to map genetic effects on higher-order compositions of cells: … Biology, Department of Integrative Biology, Department of Statistics University of California, Berkeley  Nivard, …
Fact Sheet
Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… an informed public. Establishing how best to advance genetic and genomic literacy is a major challenge. No one … summary data. In addition, All of Us recently funded a genetic counseling resource to help participants understand … Research Program Recap Progress and Next Steps NIH Funds Genetic Counseling Resource Ahead of Million-Person …
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NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate genetic Diagnosis - on April 16-17, 2024.
… - Break 4:10 PM – Session 5: Computational Tools to Enable Genetic Diagnoses Moderator: Chris Wellington, NHGRI 4:10 PM … much work remains to advance our understanding of the genetic cause of Mendelian conditions and to increase the … Drive … Identifying Research Priorities to Accelerate Genetic Diagnosis … NHGRI is hosting a workshop - Identifying …