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Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… pinpoints genes that are essential to life and highlights genomic signals that control gene function across many … of living things have changed over time. As DNA sequencing technology becomes more powerful and less expensive, … comparative genomics to explore areas ranging from human development and behavior to metabolism and susceptibility to …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… Genomic medicine is an emerging medical discipline that involves using genomic information about an individual as part of their … Testing, Newborn Screening, Privacy In Genomics, Genomic Technology … Genomic medicine involves using genomic …
History of Genomics Program
The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is a digital archive that holds a wealth of materials from the early stages of the Human Genome Project and provides a unique and detailed look into how the field has developed in the decades following.
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NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… of genome structure and function to the fostering of genomic medicine as a key element of contemporary healthcare. … These include broadly applicable areas, such as genomic technology development; using genomic information in patient care; and …
Staff
Dr. Jennifer Troyer is the director of NHGRI's Division of Extramural Operations.
… She managed a portfolio of grants focused on comparative genomic approaches and analysis methods for understanding … then served as project manager of genetics and genomics technology development for the Advanced Technology Program.  Dr. Troyer …
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Jim Mullikin pioneered DNA sequencing technologies during the Human Genome Project and other major advances in genomics.
… involved in several other big projects looking at human genomic variation. Early in the Human Genome Project, even … My background is electrical engineering and physics, so technology development has always been the most interesting part to me. …
Research Funding
Effort to accelerate understanding of the molecular basis of cancer using genome analysis technologies, including large-scale genome sequencing.
… effort to systematically explore the entire spectrum of genomic changes involved in human cancer.  The project then … Tumors  (2008)  The Cancer Genome Atlas Awards Funds for Technology Development  (2007)  National Institutes of Health to Map …
Research Training
The Clinical Center Genomics Opportunity promotes precision medicine and development of infrastructure to support clinical genomics at the NIH Clinical Center.
… Opportunity promotes precision medicine and spurs the development of infrastructure to support clinical genomics in … capabilities within their Institutes to effectively use genomic data in clinical research and clinical care. The NIH … is to build infrastructure and approaches with today's technology, with a vision that this will evolve toward …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… communications.  Fellows will actively participate in the development and dissemination of innovative and newsworthy … people with an advanced degree who are interested in the development, coordination, and implementation of innovative, … the fellows will participate in colloquia and professional development events designed for the broader Genomics and …
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.
… studying and cataloging RNA and its modifications. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance … - outlines key focus areas where infrastructure and technology can be improved for the study of epitranscriptomes … to challenging design problems in genomics technology development May 29, 2024 Media Advisory: NIH invites the …