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Event
On November 8-9, 2023, NHGRI sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD.
… as appropriate Variants and conditions to be screened for Populations to screen, including appropriate ages and other …
News Release
Researchers identified regions of the genome associated with skin color variation in some African populations, furthering skin disease and cancer research.
… are associated with skin color variation in some African populations, opening new avenues for research on skin diseases and cancer in all populations. … These findings may help researchers determine … years have focused on analyzing differences among European populations. This study of ethnically diverse populations in …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
… only if they are relevant to your health. … Identifiable populations, which include specific racial or ethnic groups, … are disseminated. It is also possible that members of populations that may be vulnerable to such risks nevertheless … to Participants … Considerations … Related Content … Special Considerations for Genomics Research … This webpage …
Educational Resources
A gene pool is the total genetic diversity found within a population or a species.
… Inbreeding contributes to a smaller gene pool, making populations or species less able to adapt and survive when …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research, … of patients who come from racial or ethnic minority populations, underserved populations, or populations who experience poorer medical …
Research Funding
Polygenic RIsk MEthods in Diverse populations (PRIMED) Consortium will work together to develop and implement approaches to integrating extant genotype and phenotype data for the purpose of conducting and disseminating Consortium-wide PRS analyses.
… Tayo Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Methods and Analysis for Populations of Diverse Ancestry — Study Sites University of … and Transferability of Polygenic Scores Across Diverse Populations: A Focus on South Asians Mayo Clinic, Rochester, … evaluation of PRS approaches in diverse populations, with special consideration for admixture. The WG will identify key …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's leadership team has prioritized initiatives to stimulate and achieve highly impactful progress in genomics that will benefit the efforts of others.
… Human Genome Project, History Of Genomics, Minority And Special Populations … NHGRI's leadership team has prioritized …
Staff
Dr. Bettie Graham was the division director for NHGRI's Division of Extramural Operations.
… in the genomics workforce. Dr. Graham received the PHS Special Recognition Award in 1993 and the National Institutes … … Bettie Graham, NHGRI Extramural Research Program, special populations, grant applications, training … Dr. Bettie Graham …
Educational Resources
The founder effect is the reduction in genetic variation that results when a small subset of a large population is used to establish a new colony.
FAQ
On October 10, 2024, NHGRI hosted a pre-application webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs: RFA-HG-24-021, RFA-HG-24-022, and RFA-HG-24-023. These FAQs contain questions answered during that webinar.
… The NOFO requires the inclusion of “ Health disparities populations ” which refers to racial and ethnic minority … care and should consider the impact of their patient populations (typically younger women) on the overall … by the Review Branch at NHGRI. “Health disparities populations” - how should we define "people with …