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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program4
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)1
- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
- Genome Technology Program1
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium1
- NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL)2
- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI articulates goals and objectives to increase the number of individuals from diverse backgrounds in genomics.
… … To be at the forefront of efforts to enhance the diversity of the genomics workforce, the NHGRI Action Agenda … efforts to build a genomics workforce that reflects the diversity of the human population. This will require greatly … of supporting training programs focused on increasing the diversity of the next generation of genomic researchers, …
Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE)
The Diversity Centers for Genome Research Consortium aims to support the development of innovative genomic research projects through infrastructure building and the formation of interdisciplinary research teams at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), institutions with a documented record and/or historical and current mission of recruiting, educating, training and graduating students from any of the populations identified as underrepresented in biomedical research.
… The Diversity Centers for Genome Research Consortium aims to … medically underserved communities. … The objectives of the Diversity Centers for Genome Research Consortium are to carry … computational and analytical capabilities of MSIs. … Diversity Center for Genome Research at Meharry Principal …
Organizational Structure
NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE) works to champion a diverse genomics workforce, address health disparities and reach a more equitable and healthy society.
… NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office develops and … Robert Rivers as new director of Office of Training, Diversity and Health Equity August 12, 2024 … The Genomics … genetics and genomics workforce and the factors affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. …
News Release
NIH-funded research highlights need for diversity in study populations, creates a comprehensive genomic toolkit for scientists
… Ganguly, Ph.D. … NIH-funded research highlights need for diversity in study populations, creates a comprehensive … studies. This paper gives us a glimpse of how ethnic diversity can be harnessed to better understand disease … technology to understand, diagnose and treat genomic and genetic diseases. Additional information about NHGRI can be …
News Release
NIH researchers and collaborators have found that that sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations.
… and blood clots have only included individuals of African genetic ancestry and self-identified Black participants because of the incorrect assumption that the genetic carrier state only affects those who identify as … analyses, participants were grouped based on their genetic similarities into genetic ancestry groups. The study …
Policies and Guidance
NIH established the Diversity Supplements program to improve the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting students, post-doctorates, and eligible investigators from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related research.
… The Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (or "Diversity Supplements") program was established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and …
Event
On December 7, 2022, NHGRI will host a webinar to discuss key findings from the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce Survey Report.
… The report concludes that efforts to enhance diversity in the genomics field must improve. With over … primary areas of work for employed respondents include genetic counseling, research and academia. Women made up the … All listed times are EST. … Virtual … New report examines diversity in the human genetics and genomics workforce … On …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Institute to achieve the highest level of genomic innovation, reduce health disparities and foster health equity in areas related to genomics and genomic medicine.
… School of Public Health … NHGRI is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within our Institute to … related to genomics and genomic medicine. … Cultivating diversity as an ethos with an anti-racism approach in the … and Commentary … Additional Resources … Our Commitment … Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NHGRI … Diversity, Equity, …
News Release
NHGRI has released a new action agenda for a diverse genomics workforce. This ambitious set of goals, objectives, and implementation strategies details NHGRI’s plans for enhancing the diversity of the genomics workforce by 2030.
… strategies details NHGRI’s plans for enhancing the diversity of the genomics workforce by 2030. "To reach its … of genomics requires a workforce that better reflects the diversity of the U.S. population,” NHGRI Director Eric Green, … of Medical Genetics and Genomics, the National Society of Genetic Counselors and others, to collect baseline data on …
News Release
NHGRI has established the Office of Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) to enable the highest level of genomic innovation by fostering diversity and health equity in genomics and genomic medicine. It will also serve as the central coordinating office for training and career development across the Institute.
… Institute (NHGRI) has established the Office of Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) to enable the highest level of genomic innovation by fostering diversity and health equity in genomics and genomic medicine. … in May, is leading the Institute’s work related to diversity, inclusion, health equity, anti-racism and social …