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About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the …
News Release
Researchers analyzing human, fly, and worm genomes have found these species have key genomic processes in common, reflecting their shared ancestry.
… Steven Benowitz … Researchers analyzing human, fly, and worm genomes have found that these species have a number … processes in common, reflecting their shared ancestry. The findings, appearing Aug. 28, 2014, in the journal Nature … functional elements in the fruit fly and roundworm genomes for use by the research community. Such elements include …
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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 … the majority identify as U.S. citizens (73.3%) and their race, ethnicity or ancestry as white (67%). The top three primary areas of work for employed respondents include genetic counseling, research …
News Release
NIH lost a key member of its broader genomics team when Robert Blakesley, Ph.D., director of the NISC sequencing group at NIH, retired on Dec. 31, 2015.
… Contributing to each project are those who identify the scientific questions, collect biological samples, purify … highest quality product and adheres strictly to doing the best we possibly can." Dr. Blakesley joined NISC in 2000, … NISC generated more than 57 million DNA sequence reads for 76 researchers using the Sanger dideoxy sequencing …
Media Advisory
On December 7, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a webinar to discuss the key findings from a recently released Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report.
… This past month, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) released the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce Survey Report, which lays a foundation for building a diverse genomics workforce. The National Human …
For Health Professionals
The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of healthcare providers and enhance the effective practice of genomics-informed healthcare by facilitating interactions among the key stakeholders in genomics education.
… PowerPoint Downloads ISCC-PEG Information PPT Slide (For use in member presentations) ISCC-PEG Template … … Zoom Background (MP4) Static Zoom Background (JPG) … The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner … identify educational needs and potential solutions, share best practices in educational approaches and develop …
Profile
An interview with Meru Sadhu, an Earl Stadtman Investigator and head of the systems biology and genome engineering section within the NHGRI Intramural Research Program, where he talks about his research and why yeast have a special place in his heart.
… Ganguly: You started your laboratory in the Intramural Research Program at NHGRI in 2018. What kind … to what genetics researchers have tried to understand for over a century. What are the genetics’ underlying traits? … for clarity. … Complexity is genomicist Meru Sadhu’s best friend … An interview with Meru Sadhu, an Earl Stadtman …
News Release
NIH researchers researchers and collaborators have gained some key insights into the biological inner-workings of regrowing a body, the evolution of aging and a unique method to dispose of aging cells, by studying the genomes of a hermit crab (Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus).
… A relative of jellyfish and corals regrows its entire body with help from “aging” … regenerates an entire new body from only its mouth. The researchers sequenced RNA from Hydractinia … (NHGRI), part of NIH. “Such findings have great potential for providing novel insights into human biology.” Most …
30 Oral Histories
For the 30th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, the History of Genomics Program is featuring 30 oral histories from 30 key people working in genomics, as part of its broader efforts to capture people’s personal perspectives on history.
… 30 for 30: Interviews with genomic leaders … For the 30th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, the History of Genomics Program is …
Staff
Dr. Heidi Parker is an Associate Investigator in the Comparative Genetics Section of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch, NHGRI.
… Ph.D. … Dr. Heidi Parker is an associate Investigator in the Comparative Genetics Section of the Cancer Genetics and … each breed carries a genetic signature that can be used for identification. Dr. Parker came to NHGRI in 2004, where … AR, Parker HG , Lee C, Tadigotla V, Siepel A, Bustamante CD, Harkins TT, Nelson SF, Ostrander EA, Marques-Bonet T, …