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The Genomics Landscape
In the October 6, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). a well-respected and highly used large-scale DNA sequencing center that exemplifies the evolution of the field of genomics and the ever-increasing abilities to produce prodigious amounts of genomic data.
… Green, proposed the idea of establishing a DNA sequencing center at NIH to Francis Collins and Jeff Trent (who at the … over five years, with the goal to create null alleles for 1,000 protein-coding genes and characterize the phenotypic … Native participant data NIH and NHGRI News NIH awards $3.35M to promote diversity in genomics training NHGRI selects …
Research Funding
A collaborative large-scale genome sequencing effort to identify rare risk and protective variants contributing to multiple common disease phenotypes.
… The Centers for Common Disease Genomics (CCDG) are a collaborative … diseases (irritable bowel disorder, asthma, Type-1 diabetes). CCDG studies have been limited to the nine … including publications, can be found on the Coordinating Center managed website: http://ccdg.rutgers.edu/ . … …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… in our DNA sequences. The human genome is more than 3 billion letters long, which means that a variant could … genomes) are more than 99.9% identical among people. The 0.1% genomic differences come from variations among the nearly … a disease. So far, most people who have given permission for their DNA to be used for research are from European …
News Release
Top genome scientists from over 20 countries have joined forces in an effort to improve cooperation and coordination of genomic medicine research worldwide.
… to a summary of the symposium published in the June 3, 2015, issue of Science Translational Medicine. As a … it could. "There is much to be learned, and the potential for unnecessary duplication is so great that some degree of … for Genome Sciences and Policy and executive director, Center for Personalized and Precision Medicine at Duke …
FAQ
On August 23, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute hosted a pre-application webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs: RFA-HG-23-017 and RFA-HG-23-018.
… Specific examples of research questions; for example: Would genomics/multi-omics … well. For these RFAs, there must be a clear research focus on genomics and health equity. … Is there a preference of the …
News Release
NHGRI published its “Strategic vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics” in the journal Nature. This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field.
… Strategic Vision describes opportunities in human genomics for improving human health. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes … landscape, and so NHGRI focused its strategic attention on the most cutting-edge aspects of the field. Our criteria …
Event
On March 5-6, 2019, the Genomic Medicine Working Group hosted the Genomics in Health and Wellness Meeting in Bethesda, Maryland.
… ‘Equal’ Treatment Options Howard McLeod Moffit Cancer Center Wednesday, March 6, 2019 8:00 - 8:30 … Harbin (Teachers' Retirement System of Kentucky) 12:55 - 1:15 p.m. Discussion Moderator: Howard McLeod (Moffitt Cancer … Marc Williams (Geisinger) 2:00 - 2:20 p.m. Break 2:20 - 3:00 p.m. Panel: Employer priorities & gaps in understanding …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green reflects on the milestones of the Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) Program as it reaches completion.
… are here . Back at NIH, but with the opportunity for a global impact, NIH is seeking to recruit a Chief Data … the first patient, who was treated at the NIH Clinical Center, has received this engineered vector. If successful in … technologies that would yield a human genome sequence for $1,000 or less. In recent years, the meeting has showcased …
Event
On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint workshop - Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health.
… On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research … (NICHD) hosted a joint workshop - Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health. … 6710B …
Diversity Center
Meharry Medical College establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR) that will narrow inequitable representation gaps for underrepresented, disadvantaged minority by realizing their vision to promote African ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged.
… minority (URM) groups by establishing a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR). The Diversity Center will … proposed activity and the impact of the Center in terms of 1) enhancing DCGR's research capacity to facilitate genomic … research; 2) increasing productivity of investigators; and 3) ensuring the DCGR's success in obtaining research …