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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture.
… sequence raises many issues regarding the social context of genomics. Information about our genomes is starting to … part of our everyday life. Genomic information shapes societal messages about DNA in how we think about ourselves … Continued studies of the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic advances can help to break down …
Research Training
A fellowship that will prepare fellows to use genetic, genomic and pharmacogenomic approaches to advance minority health and health equity.
… A fellowship in genomic science and health equity, cosponsored by the National Institutes of Health’s National Human Genome Research Institute (NIH NHGRI) and the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (FDA OMHHE) , is open …
Staff
Dr. Nicole Lockhart is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… (NHGRI) in 2012 as a program director in the Division of Genomics and Society. Dr. Lockhart oversees a portfolio of … grants related to the ethical, legal and social (ELSI) implications of genomic research. Dr. Lockhart also coordinates the Genomics …
Media Advisory
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program investigators will present genomic research findings on implications for health and care of newborns during a public webinar session from 1:30 - 5:15 p.m Eastern.
… Ganguly, Ph.D. … Researchers will review findings on implications for health and care of newborns at the final public session of the National Human Genome Research Institute’s Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program. NSIGHT …
Event
Identifying the ELSI challenges raised by Citizen Science in the context of biomedical research and identify ways for the NIH to address these ELSI issues.
… Trans-NIH Workshop to Explore the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Citizen Science … National Institutes of Health Fishers … Center … MD … 5635 Fisher Lane … Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Citizen Science … Identifying the ELSI …
About NHGRI
NHGRI is the driving force for advancing genomics research at the National Institutes of Health, the largest biomedical research agency in the world.
… At NHGRI, we believe that advances in genomics research are transforming our understanding of human health and disease. Building on our leadership role … with the scientific and medical communities to enhance genomic technologies that accelerate breakthroughs and …
News Release
Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… grants totaling more than $300,000 will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans as it relates to research … by African investigators. The three-year grants are part of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) … Both grants are part of the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) component of H3Africa. The program has …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … This issue of The Genomics Landscape  comes at an especially difficult … on increasing the diversity of the next generation of genomic researchers. The NHGRI Diversity Action Plan (DAP) … humankind are needed to fully realize all the anticipated advances. NHGRI seeks input from the genomics community to …
Professional Development
This is a fellowship program designed for recent undergraduates to gain exposure to and training in multiple career paths that advance public service for human genetics and genomics.
… experiences working at either: the National Institutes of Health within the NHGRI’s Extramural Research Program OR  … a non-profit scientific professional organization Duration of Fellowship:  2 years Start Date: July 1, 2024 Location: … carry out scientific project management duties in support of program directors in the NHGRI Extramural Research …
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.
… …  Methods to study RNA are becoming a standard part of the tools and technologies used in genomics! For example, … May 28, 2024 … RNA sequencing and the detection of RNA modifications have recently gained significant … studying and cataloging RNA and its modifications. New genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance …