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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.
… playlist … Video Recordings … Contact … The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance … institutes at the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute, National Heart, Lung and …
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On March 5-6, 2019, the Genomic Medicine Working Group hosted the Genomics in Health and Wellness Meeting in Bethesda, Maryland.
… Employers’ perspective on preemptive genomic screening in employee wellness Moderators: Geoff Ginsburg (Duke University) and Robb Rowley (NHGRI) 9:05 - 9:15 a.m. Discussion … Healthcare employer experience: Challenges within employee health programs Jeff Thompson (Gundersen Health System) 11:40 …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The results show that generating a precise, base-by-base sequence of a human chromosome is now possible, and will enable researchers to produce a complete sequence of the human genome.
… era in genomics research. … Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence … sequence of a human chromosome is now possible, and will enable researchers to produce a complete sequence of …
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NHGRI workshop seeking scientific perspectives for relating genomic variation to human phenotype.
… 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 - 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Eric Green 8:40 - 9:00 a.m. Statement of … Discovery and Interpretation of Variation Associated with Human Health and Disease Panel: Barbara Stranger Anshul Kundaje …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… care (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use. … and infectious disease. … The nation's investment in the Human Genome Project (HGP) was grounded in the expectation …
Media Advisory
The NIH-funded Integrative Human Microbiome Project presented at the International Human Microbiome Congress.
… Advisory Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded Integrative Human Microbiome Project (iHMP), which is coordinated by the … by the International Human Microbiome Consortium (IMHC) and the Integrated BioBank of Luxembourg, will take place …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) facilitates a global understanding of the relationship between human genetic variation and population differences in disease …
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NHGRI will hold a workshop in September 2019 focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health.
… Thursday, September 26, 2019 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions Les Biesecker, Anastasia Wise 9:15 - 9:30 … to integrate genomics into everyday clinical and public health practice 11:15 - 11:20 a.m. - Introduction to Theme 1 … Eric Green … Agenda … Workshop Materials … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is in the middle of a …
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A 10-part seminar series in 2021 that focuses on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.”
… 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Bold Prediction #1: Generating and analyzing a complete human genome sequence will be routine for any research … described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.” Beginning in February …
For Teachers
Lesson plan based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity.
… website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity. … The lesson plan is organized around key concepts, … video interviews, problems, biographies and links. In addition to the Molecules of Genetics covered in this …