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To bring together communities of researchers working in machine learning (ML), NHGRI hosted the Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications and Ethics workshop on April 13-14, 2021.
… Keynote Session: What are the opportunities and challenges for ML in genomics research? Moderator: Shannon McWeeney, Ph.D. , … 11:10 a.m. - Eric Topol, M.D. , Scripps Research Genomics in the Machine Learning Space 11:40 a.m. - … Session 3: Data and resource needs for machine learning in genomics Moderators: Christina Leslie, Ph.D. , Memorial Sloan …
News Release
NIH expands its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements Project, which is creating a fundamental genomics resource scientists to study human health and disease.
… (ENCODE) Project, which is generating a fundamental genomics resource used by many scientists to study human … a long-standing commitment to developing freely available genomics resources for use by the scientific community. The ENCODE … A Fundamental Genomics Resource …
Genomics and Medicine
A list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine compiled by the NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG).
… Search for specific publications by title, author, category and/or by date range. For an explanation about the selection criteria and … Related Resources … a list of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for consideration to the GMWG, please email: GMWG@nih.gov . …
Healthcare Provider Education Resources
An online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians.
… our online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician … by topic and format, including the ability to find resources that qualify for continuing education credits. … GenomeEd Resources …
Staff
Beth Tuck is the chief of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI.
… finance, and she served as a key liaison and spokesperson for Genspace. She managed Genspace through the COVID-19 … is returning to NHGRI, where her previous role was as a genomics education specialist. In this role, she worked on … engagement. Her achievements included designing curricular resources, engaging students and teachers in hands-on …
For Teachers
The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.
… & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives. The … Human Genome Research Institute's Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group , which brings together community … Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics. To find out more about genetics and genomics, visit …
News Release
NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
… by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals. … to educate people about important scientific advances in genomics and how those advances may impact their lives. "Our … these collaborations, NHGRI is providing a variety of resources so these organizations can start their own DNA Day …
Research Funding
ClinGen will advance genomics in clinical care and improve our understanding of phenotypic and functional effects of genetic variants and their clinical value.
… ClinGen investigators are developing standard approaches for sharing genomic and phenotypic data provided by … ClinGen will disseminate the collective knowledge and resources for unrestricted use in the community and for use … Embrace diversity in all aspects from diversity of the genomics workforce to the diversity of the patients and …
News Release
NIH will renew three awards totaling $73.2 million over five years to continue building the Clinical Genome (ClinGen) resource, an effort to collect and archive information about clinically relevant genes and genomic variants for use in precision medicine.
… about clinically relevant genes and genomic variants for use in precision medicine. The National Human Genome … from more than 40 countries, and its impact so far on genomics research and medicine.” To date, the ClinGen … polygenic risk scores. Researchers have used these ClinGen resources to improve the effectiveness, transparency and …
News Release
An expert panel from the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen) has critically reevaluated the scientific evidence for all 17 reported genes, disputing nine of the genes and revealing only three of the genes to be definitively associated with the most common form of the disease.
… panel has critically reevaluated the scientific evidence for all 17 reported genes, disputing nine of the genes and … or validity of genes in various genetic disorders for their use in precision medicine and research. Nine other … been classified as having limited or disputed evidence for causing the syndrome. Their results were published in …