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H3Africa Consortium Array Will Bring Leading-Edge Genomics Tool to Address African Genomic Diversity
Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based on data from the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative.
… Amy Bentley … In a major advance for those engaged in genomic research in … that were not designed to sufficiently capture the genomic diversity of these individuals. This extraordinary effort has … Analysis Working Group, of which Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH)'s Deputy Director, …
Office of Genomic Data Science
NHGRI is committed to increase the availability of educational and research opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS).
… the availability of educational and research opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS). Through recent funding … Expired RFA-HG-22-002 : Educational Hub for Enhancing Diversity in Computational Genomics and Data Science (U24 …
DEIA
The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Genomics Workforce was developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to honor investigators or individuals who have had a significant influence on enhancing DEIA in the genomics workforce.
… The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Genomics Workforce was developed by the National Human Genome …
Fact Sheets
La hibridación fluorescente in situ brinda a los investigadores una manera de visualizar y mapear el material genético en las células de un individuo.
… La hibridación fluorescente in situ (HFIS) brinda a los investigadores una manera de … hfis.jpg] ¿Qué es la HFIS? La hibridación fluorescente in situ (HFIS) brinda a los investigadores una manera de … … Preguntas Frecuentes … Hibridación fluorescente in situ … La hibridación fluorescente in situ brinda a los …
News Release
In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… of genomic variants associated with blood lipid levels. … In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, … risk for such diseases.” Since the field’s inception, the genomics community has performed over 6,000 studies looking … Health. … Sarah E. Graham et al. The power of genetic diversity in genome-wide association studies of lipids . …
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 Improve … (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.
… used facial analysis software to diagnose Noonan syndrome in Africans, Asians and Latin Americans. They announced their findings in the September 2017 issue of the American Journal of … Syndrome is relatively common -- affecting between 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 2,500 children -- few studies have been …
Educational Resources
A gene pool is the total genetic diversity found within a population or a species.
… Gene Pool … A gene pool is the total genetic diversity found within a population or a species. … Genetic Diversity, Genes, Extinction, Population Genetics … A gene … combination of all the genes (including alleles) present in a reproducing population or species. A large gene pool has …
Diversity Center
Meharry Medical College establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR) that will narrow inequitable representation gaps for underrepresented, disadvantaged minority by realizing their vision to promote African ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged.
… disadvantaged minority (URM) groups by establishing a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR). The Diversity … and processes supporting academic excellence in genomics research of populations with African ancestry. …
Talking Glossary
La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para detectar y localizar una secuencia de ADN específica en un cromosoma.
… Hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) … La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para … de ADN específica en un cromosoma. … Fluorescence in situ hybridization (abbreviated FISH) is a laboratory …