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To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
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NHGRI will provide approximately $5.8 million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new educational and research opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds, including those from groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical sciences.
… million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide … million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide … million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide …
About Genomics
RNA sequencing and the detection of RNA modifications have recently gained significant attention in the genomics community. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic and clinical research into human biology and disease.
…         A post shared by Eric Green (@nhgri_director) …   Methods to study RNA are becoming a standard part of the … and cataloging RNA and its modifications. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic … and cataloging RNA and its modifications. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic …
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NIH researchers researchers and collaborators have gained some key insights into the biological inner-workings of regrowing a body, the evolution of aging and a unique method to dispose of aging cells, by studying the genomes of a hermit crab (Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus).
About NHGRI
The Genomic Data Science Working Group facilitates engagement of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on genomics and data science issues.
… Data Usage, Big Data, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, NHGRI Advisors … The Genomic Data …
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NHGRI has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., as the next scientific director. In this role, he will lead the institute’s Intramural Research Program, which conducts basic and clinical research to enable a greater understanding of human disease and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders.
… understanding of human disease and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders. NHGRI … researcher with expertise in statistical genetics, computational science, biochemistry, health disparities and … understanding of human disease and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders. … …
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.
… building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, … scientific community building among basic, clinical and computational science stakeholders. Maximize the … building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, …
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NHGRI has selected James Thomas, Ph.D., as the new director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC), to will oversee the importation and use of DNA sequencing technologies, protocols and analyses, ensuring that NIH investigators have access to cutting-edge DNA sequencing methods and specialized genomics protocols to meet their research needs. 
… investigators have access to cutting-edge DNA sequencing methods and specialized genomics protocols to meet their … investigators have access to cutting-edge DNA sequencing methods and specialized genomics protocols to meet their … investigators have access to cutting-edge DNA sequencing methods and specialized genomics protocols to meet their …
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NHGRI has selected Adam Phillippy, Ph.D. as the founding director of the new Center for Genomics and Data Science Research within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program.
… to provide scientific leadership and shape direction of computational genomics in institute’s Intramural Research … Section, where his research group develops and uses computational methods to sequence and analyze genome sequences. As a key …
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Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… awarded grants for using innovative new technologies and computational methods for the analysis. The scientists also will seek … investigators will use sophisticated bioinformatics and computational tools to explore the function of genes …