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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program4
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Research Funding
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both institutional and individual funding to promote diversity in the genomics workforce. Our programs offer opportunities at the undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, graduate, postdoctoral and faculty levels.
… both institutional and individual funding to promote diversity in the genomics workforce. Our programs offer … community, technical, or tribal colleges; and 2) enhance diversity in genomics by supporting and facilitating … RFA-HG-22-002 : Educational Hub for Enhancing Diversity in Computational Genomics and Data Science (U24 …
News
To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… Improved genetic tests more accurately assess disease risk regardless of genetic ancestry. … To prevent an emerging genomic technology … of their genetic ancestry,” said Dr. Lennon. “The diversity of the All of Us dataset was critical for our …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 4, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how NHGRI researchers are emphasizing the need for diversity in genomics.
… therapies involving genomic modifications for dozens of genetic diseases. Speakers: Timothy Yu, M.D., Ph.D., Boston … Genetics and Genomic Advances that details the need for diversity and a unifying anti-racist ethos in genomics research. The commentary, entitled “Cultivating diversity as an ethos with an anti-racism approach in the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 7, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green details NHGRI's new agenda on enhancing genomics workforce diversity.
… a look at this paper. All the best, … Strive for global diversity in all aspects of genomics research, committing to … of effort to recognize the scientific importance of human genetic and social variation. Well into this millennium, … prevailing opinions stressed the analytic hazards of genetic heterogeneity and spurned the inclusion of …
News Release
This publication and the release of the accompanying data address knowledge gaps across genomics and are certain to have a continuing impact in the field.
… In addition to using these data to describe the genomic diversity within Africa with unprecedented breadth, the … Contribute to Unprecedented Look into African Genomic Diversity … As the birthplace of modern humans, Africa is … greatest genomic variation in the world. … African Genomic Diversity, genomic variation … This publication and the …
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.
… Southern California** David Conti*, John Witte Leveraging Diversity in Cancer Epidemiology Cohorts and Novel Methods to … (PRIMED) Consortium … Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Diversity Consortium will work together to develop and …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and their collaborators, have successfully used facial analysis software to diagnose Noonan syndrome in Africans, Asians and Latin Americans.
… and determine whether they had Noonan syndrome, a common genetic disease. Image Credit: Darryl Leja, NHGRI. The … Noonan syndrome, especially in countries without access to genetic services or genetic testing," said Maximilian Muenke, M.D. , atlas …
Educational Resources
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Genetic Testing … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease. … Genetic Variation, Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
An FAQ designed to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and the benefits and limitations of these tests.
… Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Healthcare Professionals What is direct-to-consumer genetic testing? Direct-to-consumer genetic tests (DTC-GT) are genetic tests sold directly to …
Event
NHGRI will host a pre-application webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): (RFA-HG-22-026 and RFA-HG-22-027.
… … NHGRI will host a pre-application webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity … (FOAs): RFA-HG-22-026 and RFA-HG-22-027 . … Virtual … Diversity Centers for Genome Research Pre-Application Webinar … … NHGRI will host a pre-application webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity …