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The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Ph.D. … Late last month, I attended the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT)  general meeting. The first such AGBT meeting was held in 2000, when most of the attendees were – in one way or another – busily … is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect …
News Release
LabGenius, a space-age ballpoint pen embedded with a tiny camera, can record the researcher's every stroke and scribble in the laboratory.
… Ph.D., joined a research team as a doctoral student in genomics, he expected to see advanced technology in the … Einstein used nearly 100 years ago. And researchers' use of paper notebooks was ubiquitous, even among the most …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … As is likely the case for many of your organizations, NHGRI and NIH are starting to bring … past few months, NHGRI staff will continue pursuing our genomics-driven mission, whether working remotely from home … call to your attention to a recently published editorial in Science that describes a new NIH guidance that holds …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases.
… Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare … with fewer than 200,000 people diagnosed. About 80 percent of these rare disorders are genetic in origin, and 95 percent of them do not have even one …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , the institute also published the 2020 … genomic variants, understanding genomic mosaicism, and implementation science. The fourth, “compelling genomics …
For Health Professionals
The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of healthcare providers and enhance the effective practice of clinical genomic medicine by facilitating interactions among the key stakeholders in genomics education.
… Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) commissioned four initial working groups … Genomic Medicine IV meeting that are critical to effective implementation of clinical genomics. Over time, additional project groups …
Administrative
The Management Analysis and Workforce Development Branch provides advisory services, develops policies and procedures, and coordinates implementation at NHGRI.
… policies and procedures, and coordinates their implementation and evaluation throughout the Institute. … The MAWDB serves as the NHGRI liaison with the NIH Office of Management Assessment as well as the NIH Office of Human … develops policies and procedures, and coordinates implementation at NHGRI. ​ … The Management Analysis and …
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.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … I hope that you are doing well in these very unusual times. The spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has upended our lives in … So, on behalf of NHGRI, I would like to offer up some genomics-related diversions. First, anticipating interest in …
Outreach
Become an official member of the National DNA Day Network by planning and registering your event.
… Become an official member of the National DNA Day Network by planning and registering … event's reach and collaborate with other organizations in your area or nationally. … Loading... … If you are … your programming and find a way to involve genetics and/or genomics. If you do not have an established outreach or …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… disorder. The results help to determine a person’s risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. These … be seen with a specialized microscope. The secret lies in the highly structured and tightly packed nature of the … ancestry and the health of you and your family. … One way genomics research can benefit you is through the emerging …