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15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
​Genomics is helping us understand what makes each of us different and what makes us the same.
… Genomics is helping us understand what makes each of us … understanding of biology has greatly advanced is in the genomics of skin color . Unfortunately, for centuries, skin … cancer). This new understanding of the importance of both genomics and the environment has led Sarah and other genetics …
Genomics and Medicine
Starting in 2019, the American Journal of Human Genetics has published an annual feature identifying ten key advances in applying genomic information to clinical care that were reported in the previous 12 months of published literature. The Genomic Medicine Working Group has authored these reviews, based on its broader effort to identify notable accomplishments in genomic medicine on a monthly basis. From this larger set of published accomplishments, the working group has continued to select ten papers annually to be highlighted as the most significant.
… diagnostic genetic test Broad clinical deployment of rapid genomics-based precision care in infants is eminently … annually to be highlighted as the most significant. … Genomics and Medicine …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2018 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the success of The Cancer Genome Atlas.
… are available on the ' Establishing a 2020 Vision for Genomics ' website. NHGRI will host a Town Hall at the … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics.  …  After more than a decade, The Cancer Genome … summed up the current status of knowledge about cancer genomics based on the TCGA data. The PanCancer Atlas was …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 4, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how NHGRI researchers are emphasizing the need for diversity in genomics.
… the need for diversity and a unifying anti-racist ethos in genomics research. The commentary, entitled “Cultivating … facets of scientific research — especially in the field of genomics, which grew out of genetics and its troubled history … in biomedical research. It will also promote genomics research that addresses health disparities and …
History of Genomics Program
The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is a digital archive that holds a wealth of materials from the early stages of the Human Genome Project and provides a unique and detailed look into how the field has developed in the decades following.
… for any materials upon request.  … The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is composed of the papers and materials of … site with any questions or requests. … NHGRI History of Genomics Program staff are committed to describing materials … the values and practices of NHGRI or the History of Genomics Program. Conventions and language change over time, …
Educational Resources
Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.
… Genomics … Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an … genetics refers to the study of a particular gene. … Genomics, Genes, Gene Expression, Human Genome Project … Genomics is a field of biology focused on studying all the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recaps progress from NHGRI strategic planning process events in 2018.
… and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics.  … Officially launched in February at a meeting … strategic planning process 'Establishing a 2020 Vision for Genomics' has spurred an accelerated pace of interactions … scientific and public communities to shape the future of genomics and NHGRI's scientific priorities. During a Virtual …
Educational Resources
A cytogeneticist is a geneticist who specializes in the study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell.
… and function of the cell. … Chromosomes, Microscopy, Careers … A cytogeneticist is a geneticist who specializes in …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, recaps the April 2023 virtual reunion of the leaders of the five genome-sequencing centers (G5), where they tell the untold story on how they ushered the Human Genome Project across the finish line in 2003.
… times a year, NHGRI convenes NACHGR, a group of leading genomics experts who advise the institute about all aspects … starting at 10:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics. The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) … points for the HGP, especially the establishment of Celera Genomics , a company that aimed to sequence the human genome …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program evaluation.
… NIH’s data ecosystem, something of critical importance for genomics. In addition, Sean’s own research group will be … groups of investigators and tackling major genomics challenges. The centers are required to develop … levels felt that the CEGS grants contributed to their careers and provided them opportunities that would not have …