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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 time, … available (and growing!) that provide valuable information about the COVID-19 pandemic, including those at the Centers … NHGRI seeks input from the genomics community to learn about programs and strategies that have proven successful at …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… wants to ensure that all populations are knowledgeable about the science underpinning the Human Genome Project and genomics research, and have the opportunity to participate in … strongly urged to contact the appropriate person and ask questions. NOT-OD-09-074 : Enhancing Peer Review: The NIH …
About Genomics
NHGRI offers timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics.
… timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics. … Timelines … NHGRI offers timelines to provide historical perspective on various genomics-related topics. … NHGRI offers timelines to provide … perspective on various genomics-related topics. … About Genomics …
About Genomics
Appropriate use of population descriptors in scientific research is critical for the advancement of genomic science and human health for all.Â
… Report: Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research  In response to a request from the … and Health Equity Office (TiDHE), created an explainer about population descriptors and its evolving use in genetics … of genomic science and human health for all. … About Genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… in Bangalore, the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics in Kolkata, the National Institute of Immunology in … Institute of Technology in Delhi. It was valuable to learn about India’s recent advances in genomics and plans for the … Washington’s Dr. Gail Jarvik will be available to answer questions about the documentary, ways that the documentary …
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.
… a standard part of the tools and technologies used in genomics! For example, by sequencing RNA and studying its … have recently gained significant attention in the genomics community, punctuated by a new report from the … and clinical research into human biology and disease. … About Genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… then a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of genomics pioneer Maynard Olson at Washington University … human chromosome. By the way, we were not yet worrying about how we were actually going to sequence an entire human … will be available at the virtual booth via chat to answer questions about topics ranging from training to new funding …
Genetic Disorders
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… most common, fatal genetic disease in the United States. About 30,000 people in the United States have the disease. CF … Gene Database Speeds Research As the amount of information about CF grows, scientists have recognized the need to share … a baby with special health needs, or to make a decision about terminating the pregnancy. Additional Resources for …
About Genomics
Educational resources that will spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners.
… genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners. … About Genomics …
FAQ
Frequently asked questions on the webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome Research funding opportunity announcements (FOAs): (RFA-HG-22-026 and RFA-HG-22-027.
… … If applications are focused on similar research questions would only one would be selected for funding?  … disease area  The Centers should have 2-3 inter-related genomics projects that address one or more critical issues in … Research Pre-Application Webinar FAQ … Frequently asked questions on the webinar for the Diversity Centers for Genome …