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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
We are learning how our genomes serve as blueprints for life.
… of important roles . Some parts called "ultraconserved elements" have kept the exact same sequence for millions of … would that be? Recent studies suggest that deleting these elements causes brain changes  and could lead to some … the placenta . The rest of the genome includes regulatory elements , including areas that influence genes to be …
Staff
Dr. Julie Segre is chief and a senior investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… HH, Segre JA. Biogeography and individuality shape the functional divergence of the human skin metagenome. Nature , … chief and a senior investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome … chief and a senior investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome …
Educational Resources
Metagenomics is the study of the structure and function of entire nucleotide sequences isolated and analyzed from all the organisms (typically microbes) in a bulk sample.
Staff
Dr. Paul Meltzer is an adjunct investigator in NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch.
… … Publications … Paul Meltzer, M.D., Ph.D. … Paul Meltzer, functional genomics, molecular profiling technologies, … cancer profiling, technology development … Paul Meltzer, functional genomics, molecular profiling technologies, …
Event
The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory … and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory … and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory …
Fact Sheet
Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.  Estimates … computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequence. Applied in the … computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences. … Genomic …
Research Funding
The Division of Genome Sciences supports and accelerates foundational resources, technology development, experimental approaches, in basic genomics and functional genomics research. The Division also oversees a number of transformational initiatives and programs in genomic sciences.
… experimental approaches, in basic genomics and functional genomics research. The Division also oversees a … April 16-April 17, 2024 Report of NHGRI Community Input: Functional Variant Interpretation February 16-April 12, 2024 … experimental approaches, in basic genomics and functional genomics research. The Division also oversees a …
Staff
Dr. Shawn Burgess is the co-deputy director of NHGRI's Intramural Research Program.
Staff
Dr. Carolyn M. Hutter was the director of the Division of Genome Sciences at the National Human Genome Research Institute.​
Staff
Dr. Michael Erdos is an Associate Investigator in the Molecular Genetics Section of the Center for Precision Health Research.
… Program where he focused initially on the discovery and functional analysis of the BRCA1 gene. Currently, Dr. Erdos … is using multi-omics analyses to elucidate the impact and functional basis of risk variants for type 2 diabetes (T2D). … consortium. … The application of genetic, genomic and functional biology approaches are valuable and increasingly …