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The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., introduces us to new scientific director Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., his background and prior accomplishments.
… physician scientist Dan Kastner, the outgoing NHGRI scientific director ( see story below ). The article … Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., will take the helm as the NHGRI scientific director and leader of the NHGRI Intramural … in research participants and in the international scientific workforce. His expertise in the unique genomic …
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Dr. Chris Gunter is a senior advisor to the NHGRI director on genomics engagement.
… of Alabama Huntsville and Birmingham, and providing scientific content for multiple audiences. After serving as … University to study how gender influences participation in scientific conferences, and whether public discussion of the … Dr. Gunter coordinated genetics activities and science communication, working with researchers and the public to …
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NHGRI will host a two-day symposium, on December 2-3, 2021, examining the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern health sciences.
… Developing of Educational Resources on Eugenics and Scientific Racism Zach Utz (NHGRI) Slides 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. … p.m. Closing … Agenda … Related Content … Eugenics and scientific racism are widely misunderstood despite their long … symposium that examines the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern …
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Dr. Nakamura is the co-chief of NHGRI's Scientific Review Branch.
… of National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Scientific Review Branch, Dr. Ken Nakamura shares the … and contract proposals that are assigned to the NHGRI Scientific Review Branch. Dr. Nakamura joined NHGRI's Division of Extramural Research (DER) in 1993 as a Scientific Review Officer. Prior to joining NHGRI, Dr. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the December 2021 NHGRI symposium's success in confronting the difficult pasts of eugenics and scientific racism.
… Historical and Present-Day Discussions of Eugenics and Scientific Racism .” Led by NHGRI Historian Christopher … and medicine who spoke about the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern … and address the difficult histories of eugenics and scientific racism. The symposium aimed to create a …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., as the next scientific director. In this role, he will lead the institute’s Intramural Research Program, which conducts basic and clinical research to enable a greater understanding of human disease and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders.
… (NHGRI) has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., as the next scientific director. In this role, he will lead the … science, biochemistry, health disparities and scientific management. He is an NIH Distinguished … in research participants and in the international scientific workforce. “Charles is a highly accomplished human …
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NHGRI has selected Sara Chandros Hull, Ph.D., and Shawn Burgess, Ph.D., as deputy scientific directors of NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program.
… Hull, Ph.D. , and Shawn Burgess, Ph.D. , as deputy scientific directors of NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program. … research. Drs. Hull and Burgess replace former deputy scientific director Paul Liu, M.D., Ph.D., who served in that … successful Intramural Research Program well,” says NHGRI Scientific Director Charles Rotimi, Ph.D. “With Sara’s …
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Dr. Keith McKenney is a scientific review officer at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
… Dr. Keith McKenney has been Scientific Review Officer at the National Human Genome … … Biography … Keith H. McKenney, Ph.D. … Keith McKenney, scientific review, initial peer review process, … applications, grant proposals … Keith McKenney, scientific review, initial peer review process, …
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Kira Dineen will provide insight on being a host and a guest in science interviews. She will talk about building her main show (DNA Today) and how her career has expanded into 10 shows with various roles.
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The High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program is one of four internship subprograms in the NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research.
… of the first students to participate in the High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program (HiSTEP), one of … to research through an intensive boot camp that builds scientific, professional and personal skills through … substance abuse counseling but didn't have access to the scientific research experience she needed to round out her …