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The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities for Investigator-Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science
The Computational Genomics and Data Science Program Announcements (PARs) invite applications for investigator-initiated research efforts fostering innovation in computational genomics, data science, statistics, bioinformatics, and data visualization and exploration.
… Active Awards Awardee Institution Title Project Number and Details … for functional genomics experiments: Measures to quantify genomic information leakage and file formats for privacy … GAURAV ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI Integrating genomic and clinical data to predict disease phenotypes using …
News Release
Six new grants will support researchers for new computational approaches to search millions of genomic variants for disease susceptibility.
… computational approaches for searching among millions of genomic variants to find those that make a difference in disease susceptibility or in other traits. The awards are for three years each and total approximately $13 … people with and without a disease are compared to find the genomic regions containing variants that affect disease risk. …
Diversity Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two innovative research projects; and 2) enhancing the size and quality of the available genomics workforce.
… build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two … … Build research capacity by expanding the pool of diverse genomic professionals through providing a wide range of … community partnerships and outreach activities to improve genomic literacy in the predominantly Hispanic local …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… on increasing the diversity of the next generation of genomic researchers. The NHGRI Diversity Action Plan (DAP) … initiatives, including the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science, genome-sequencing centers, and model … research) and to help implement and refine the practice of genomic medicine. There are extraordinary career …
NHGRI Director
A selection of NHGRI Director Eric Green's recent interviews, speeches, awards and institute testimony.
… and internationally and is the recipient of many awards. Below is a selection of recent interviews, speeches, … Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta, Ga. September 5 Genomic Medicine XI: Research Directions in Genomic Medicine Implementation Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded $6.4 million in first-year funding to establish Diversity Centers for Genome Research at three institutions: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Meharry Medical College; and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
… institutions so that more students will have access to genomic technologies and be encouraged to explore careers in … principles outlined in the institute’s "Building a Diverse Genomic Workforce" Action Agenda , which describes NHGRI’s … field, leading to beneficial scientific discoveries. The awards — $32.7 million in total, which will be distributed …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… describes the largest and most comprehensive catalog of genomic variants that affect gene expression produced to … COVID-19 survivors often have persistent lung trouble NIH awards contracts to develop innovative digital health … in older adults Genomics Videos 2020 NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award NHGRI Genomic Innovator Pre-Application …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG) is compiling a list of … interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for … GMWG published the following notable accomplishments: 2023 Genomic Medicine Year in Review 2022 Genomic Medicine Year in …
Research Funding
The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… approaches to investigate ELSI questions. As the pace of genomic and genetic research increases, the development of … ELSI issues is an important addition to ongoing genetic, genomic and ELSI research efforts. A Center should: Develop … among investigators from different disciplines, such as genomic sciences, clinical research, clinical and health …