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Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… for their DNA to be used for research are from European ancestry, making many populations from across the globe … for genomics research have been overwhelmingly of European ancestry, which creates gaps in knowledge about the genomes … represent human diversity. The following graphic displays ancestry populations included in large-scale genomic studies …
Event
On November 5-9, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition. The annual meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics.
… islet cell depletion exacerbated in individuals of African ancestry with Type 2 diabetes 5169F Tam Tran Efficient large … Genetic Determinants of Liver Function Markers in African Ancestry Populations Speaker, Reagan Mogire 1:15 – 1:30 p.m. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… on PBS’s “ Finding Your Roots .” This series explores the ancestry of people from diverse backgrounds, taking viewers … the loss of Ken Paigen Dr. Collins learns about his ancestry on PBS’ Finding Your Roots Seven questions for a …
Educational Resources
Population genomics is the application of genomic technologies to understand populations of organisms.
… population genomics research can be used to study human ancestry, migrations and health. … Population genomics is the …
News Release
Researchers are asking if the precision medicine approach will reduce or eliminate the role that race plays in prescribing drugs and in health care overall.
… an approach that oversimplifies the complex interplay of ancestry, health, disease and drug response. … In a May 26 …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… genome contains many important clues about you—from your ancestry to the way your body responds to diseases, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green introduces incoming NHGRI DEO Director, Jennifer Troyer.
… … Polygenic scoring accuracy varies across the genetic ancestry continuum Ding et al. Nature . 2023 … that involve data generated from individuals of European ancestry, but such studies are limited in their applicability …
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… a recent analysis found that individuals of European ancestry make up the vast majority of the participants in …
Fact Sheet
Pharmacogenomics is a growing area of genomic medicine that uses a person’s genomic information to help healthcare providers select the medications and dosages that are predicted to work best in each patient.
… on data obtained from people with predominantly European ancestry. This means that pharmacogenomic tests may miss …