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Dr. Neil Hanchard is a clinical investigator within the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) and head of the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the CPHR.
… for about 40% of all hypertension diagnoses in children, and is found more often among populations of African- or Hispanic ancestries. Children with … malnutrition (SAM) manifests in one of two forms: the non-edematous form (NESAM or marasmus) which is characterized …
About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… NHGRI has launched a publicly available and keyword-searchable archive providing full digital access … historical artifacts from the Human Genome Project and other major genomics efforts. To receive more information … that features interviews with some of the most influential genomic scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The …
Educational Resources
Ancestry-informative markers are sets of polymorphisms for a DNA sequence found in different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions.
… for a DNA sequence found in different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions. … Ancestry, … that appear in substantially different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions of the world. … for a DNA sequence found in different frequencies between populations from different geographical regions. … …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… describes some useful information sources about the virus and some specific resources for NIH grantees and applicants. … 1 to 2 p.m. highlighting publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, … new system for issuing certificates of confidentiality for non-NIH funded research NIH & NHGRI News Dr. Collins pens a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … October was a particularly busy (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the … (consisting of infrastructure, resources, training, genomic literacy, data science, and exciting areas of … assessed progress in serving diverse educator and student populations. The paper concludes that the NHGRI Short Course …
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.
… (NHGRI) has a strong tradition of audacious thinking and effective strategic planning that has led to advances … in genomics that will benefit the efforts of others.​ ​ … Genomic Literacy, Human Genome Project, History Of Genomics, Minority And Special Populations … NHGRI's leadership team has prioritized …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… healthcare provider about how to best treat your condition and avoid side effects. … Reproductive testing  is related to … your family. It includes tests for the biological father and mother to see what genetic variants they carry. The tests … it or not, many parts of our daily lives are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2025 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Erin Ramos as the new director of the Division of Genome Sciences (DGSci).
… most participants in genomics studies have primarily European ancestry. The lack of representation of other … risk scores are developed using data from only European populations and are, therefore, not as accurate for people with non-European ancestries. Since 2021, NHGRI has funded the …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision. … Did you know that in the 15 years since we … introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working … genomic changes by genome editing and sweep them through populations of an entire species. On the one hand, you might …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer. … Did you know that we are increasingly … therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other … current approved uses for ctDNA is to test progression of non-small cell lung cancer  by looking for specific mutations …