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The TCGA network describes uterine and bile duct cancer.
… characteristics of breast cancer by African and European Ancestry. This paper identifies molecular differences by genetic ancestry, most of which can be captured by known breast … Molecular Features and Survival by African and European Ancestry in The Cancer Genome Atlas Large data set brings …
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NIH-funded research highlights need for diversity in study populations, creates a comprehensive genomic toolkit for scientists
… genomic variants and specific diseases in European ancestry populations could be detected in African-American, … this association within Hispanic/Latinos, who have shared ancestry that is mixed with European, African and Native American ancestry. Such an effort is vital because a vast majority of …
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eMERGE Network will support multiple clinical sites and a coordinating center with $75 million over five years.
… that almost exclusively involved people of European ancestry. It is not clear how well the findings from these … studies can be used for risk assessment in non-European ancestry populations.  In addition, calculating polygenic …
Staff
Dr. Meeks is a Research Fellow at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… in underrepresented populations, in particular African-ancestry populations. These innovative designs include … and epigenetic biomarkers in type 2 diabetes among African-ancestry populations. Curriculum Vitae … Biography … Related …
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Dr. Gouveia is a research fellow in the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… to account for subcontinental admixture in European-ancestry populations can lead to spurious associations in …
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An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… to medical conditions in people of sub-Saharan African ancestry, and indicates that the migration from Africa in the … conducted that include populations with mainly European ancestry." The GWAS approach involves rapidly scanning … the few studies that have been conducted among African-ancestry populations have used less efficient genotyping …
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20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… data from more than 5,000 samples of children of European ancestry from the EMRs of two large universities. The …
Media Advisory
On December 7, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a webinar to discuss the key findings from a recently released Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report.
… workforce demographics, which include race, ethnicity, ancestry; age; gender identity; sexual orientation; … as U.S. citizens (73.3%) and their race, ethnicity or ancestry as white (67%). The top three primary areas of work …
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NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… cultural and behavioral factors in people of diverse ancestry, according to the perspective. "We hope that …
Genetic Disorders
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation, painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash.
… of them are very common in the patients of Middle Eastern ancestry. … In making a diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean … a positive family history in people of Middle Eastern ancestry. The results of genetic testing. Also helpful in … establishing a correct diagnosis of FMF is the patient's ancestry. Testing for the following can also be helpful: …