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Dr. Charles Rotimi is the scientific director of and NIH Distinguished Investigator in the Division of Intramural Research. He also serves as the director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… and determinants of common complex diseases in human populations with particular emphasis on populations of the African Diaspora. His team published the … environmental risk factors, with particular emphasis on populations of African ancestry. The Africa America Diabetes …
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An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… unique. "The rich genomic diversity in sub-Saharan African populations can offer new insights about disease … and trypanosomiasis. The genetic variant frequency in populations from endemic and non-endemic regions suggests … most genomically diverse people in the world, Africans are underrepresented in genetics and genomics research. "To date, …
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Three summer interns advanced biomedical research as part of the NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Sciences.
… out the Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations , an online resource that helps healthcare … out The Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations as part of the NIH Summer Internship Program in … syndrome, Atlas of Human Malformation Syndromes in Diverse Populations, Max Muenke, Paul Kruszka … Three summer interns …
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NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
… vigor to studies of the genomics of African ancestral populations, health disparities in underrepresented populations and precision medicine. Neil is an intellectual …
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NHGRI researchers have successfully used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in known as DiGeorge syndrome.
… often can't pinpoint the disease, especially in diverse populations. The goal of the study, published March 23, 2017, … difficulty diagnosing genetic syndromes in non-European populations." A young boy undergoes facial recognition … now part of the Atlas of Human Malformations in Diverse Populations ( www.genome.gov/atlas) launched by NHGRI and its …
About Genomics
A group of researchers, led by the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium, has released a high-quality collection of human genome reference sequences, which together comprise a human “pangenome” reference. Encompassing genome sequences from 47 people of diverse ancestries (with the goal of increasing that number to 350 by mid-2024), the human pangenome reference captures significantly more population diversity than the previous reference sequence.
… with goal of making genomics more useful for diverse populations NewScientist : What is the human pangenome and …
Fact Sheet
Enhancing the diversity of the research workforce fosters innovation and creativity.
… women and people with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in biomedical research and clinical science. … genomics workforce must reflect groups that are currently underrepresented in biomedical research. Having teams that … women (particularly in leadership positions), and LGBTQ+ populations can pinpoint gaps in research questions, ask the …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… occur at different frequencies across different human populations; some are rare and unique to specific families, … ancestry, making many populations from across the globe underrepresented in genomics research. The National Human … on disease risk, how to tailor genomic medicine for underrepresented populations, the impact of genomics research …
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NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… genomic variation contributes to health and disease in all populations. While the field of genomics has made progress in including diverse and underrepresented populations in genomics-based studies, a recent analysis …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH develops a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and to reduce/eliminate health disparities.
… attention given to the inclusion of scholars from underrepresented populations. … Dr. Charles N. Rotimi is the Director of the … health importance. He believes that studying diverse human populations is critically important in the global effort to …