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DIversity Center
Florida International University establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research.
… The Florida International University Diversity Center for Genome Research (FIU-DCGR) aims to … There is an urgent need to understand the interplay of genetic and non-genetic risk factors for mental illness to better comprehend …
Diversity Center
The Morehouse School of Medicine established the Center of Genomic Diversity that aims to create a transformative impact on genomics research and health outcomes in minority populations, fostering an inclusive and equitable research environment.
… to develop training and awareness programs to increase diversity in the genomics workforce. This includes strategic … B. Davis, Ph.D. (Contact PD/PI) … Center of Genomic Diversity at Morehouse School of Medicine … Center of Genomic Diversity at Morehouse School of Medicine … The Morehouse …
Diversity Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two innovative research projects; and 2) enhancing the size and quality of the available genomics workforce.
… of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s … of training and research experiences. Hepatocellular Genetic Epidemiology of Fatty Liver Disease in Hispanics … populations. Risk for NAFLD is due to a complex mix of genetic and environmental factors that are largely …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and their international collaborators have added Williams-Beuren syndrome to the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations.
… of Medical Genetics Though Williams-Beuren syndrome is a genetic condition, most cases are not inherited. Signs and … in Diverse Populations," an ongoing series that evaluates genetic syndromes around the globe using facial analysis …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… I promise you that NHGRI will continue to make safety, diversity, and inclusion a priority. As I have mentioned in … supporting training programs that focus on increasing the diversity of the next generation of genomic researchers. The NHGRI Diversity Action Plan (DAP) program aims to increase the pool …
Educational Resources
A gene pool is the total genetic diversity found within a population or a species.
… Gene Pool … A gene pool is the total genetic diversity found within a population or a species. … Genetic Diversity, Genes, Extinction, Population Genetics … A …
Fact Sheet
Enhancing the diversity of the research workforce fosters innovation and creativity.
… maintaining a diverse genomics workforce?  Increasing the diversity in all spheres, including genomics, has critical … question of who is included in the research, and bring a diversity of thought and expertise from various disciplines. … focus of its efforts, the Institute recently released its Diversity Action Agenda that outlines NHGRI's commitment to …
News Release
NHGRI will fund $3.35 million over five years to launch the Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talented Undergraduates into the Genomics Field to Enhance Diversity (GREAT) program.
… Funding part of broader efforts to enhance diversity of genomics workforce … The National Human Genome … Talented Undergraduates into the Genomics Field to Enhance Diversity (GREAT) program. The program will establish … Ph.D., program director for Health Equity and Workforce Diversity within NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) is working to enhance the diversity of people who participate in genomics research, … for all populations. … Every human has some baseline genetic risk of developing a given disease. Extensive … disease). By including populations that reflect the full diversity of human populations in genomic studies, …
News Release
NHGRI researchers collaborated with physicians and medical geneticists worldwide to create the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations.
… who are diagnosing and treating birth defects and genetic diseases in people of diverse ancestry." Congenital … on clinical genetics (the practice of medicine focused on genetic disorders) to a standing-room-only audience. … Issues Before posting photos of diverse people affected by genetic diseases, the team requested an ethics consultation …