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NHGRI researchers have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for domesticated dog breeds.
… against 2,800 dogs from 203 breeds. The sheer number of dog breeds points toward the major role played by genetics in shaping such variation in dogs. … The Power of Comparison In a new study, … sequencing and genome-wide association studies to identify genomic variants associated with sixteen observable …
Event
On January 11, 2021, NHGRI and The George Washington University organized an interactive webinar.
… On January 11, 2021, the National Human Genome Research … Washington University hosted an interactive webinar, The Impact of COVID-19 in the Context of Society and Biology. The …
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A candid and kind genomics pioneer leaves a deep impact on NHGRI and the genomics community.
… Nickerson (1954-2021) was a long-time grantee and advisor of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and a … of genome technology development, studies of human genomic variation, and bioinformatics, while recognizing the … … A candid and kind genomics pioneer leaves a deep impact on NHGRI and the genomics community. … Debbie …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's leadership team has prioritized initiatives to stimulate and achieve highly impactful progress in genomics that will benefit the efforts of others.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has a strong tradition of audacious thinking and effective strategic planning that has led to advances that today are enabling some of the most high-profile initiatives in biomedical research. … in genomics that will benefit the efforts of others.​ ​ … Genomic Literacy, Human Genome Project, History Of Genomics, …
Staff
Dr. Daniel Gilchrist is a program director of Computational Genomics and Data Science in NHGRI's Division of Genome Science.
… as a program director in 2014. He manages a portfolio of grants focused on functional genomics and computational … works towards systematic understanding of the effects of genomic variation on genome function and phenotype. Prior to joining …
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.
… The Big Picture Genomic data science is a field of study that enables … current methods in genomic data science (which rely on human intelligence for interpretation of the results) and …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… Global Health (CRGGH) facilitates a global understanding of the relationship between human genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution, … a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and reduce …
Fact Sheets
Epigenomics is a field in which researchers chart the locations and understand the functions of all the chemical tags that mark the genome.
… chart the locations and understand the functions of all the chemical tags that mark the genome. … The … can attach to DNA and direct such actions as turning genes on or off, controlling the production of proteins in … epigenomic compounds attach to DNA and modify its function, they are said to have "marked" the genome. These …
Research Funding
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Pilot Project launched in September 2003 to identify all functional elements in the human genome sequence.
… a public research consortium named the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) in September 2003 to carry out a … Comprehensive Extraction of Biological Information from Genomic Sequence , to discuss this proposal. The workshop … used by investigators and to ensure that biological variation is not the cause of differences observed between …
Event
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.
… how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic … is co-sponsored by institutes at the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute, National … Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities) and the Office of …