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Event
On October 20, 2022, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences", a program that explores the experiences of renowned African American biomedical researchers and physicians.
… … Moderator … Panelists … Panelists Cont'd … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue … The researchers will discuss why they chose a career in medicine, recount their experiences with mentors, discuss …
News
NHGRI recognizes leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the genomics workforce
NHGRI is honoring three individuals for their achievements in enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) in the genomics workforce. These individuals are the first recipients of NHGRI’s Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce, which was launched this year and will be awarded annually.
… Recipients of a new NHGRI award include an extramural investigator and two NHGRI staff members. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … is honoring three individuals for their achievements in enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility …
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… how genomic variation contributes to health and disease in all populations. While the field of genomics has made progress in including diverse and … participants for genome research? From the National Human Genome Research Institute: Hi, this is Vence! Great …
News Release
NHGRI plans to appoint Vence Bonham Jr., J.D., as acting deputy director, to elevate and accelerate efforts in diversity, inclusion and health equity.
… … Appointment will elevate and accelerate NHGRI’s efforts in diversity, inclusion and health equity. … National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Director Eric Green, … director on genomics and health disparities and as head of the Health Disparities Unit in NHGRI’s Social and …
News Release
In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Study of millions of people from diverse ancestral groups … of genomic variants associated with blood lipid levels. … In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, … The authors include researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National …
Policy Issues
Federally-funded research with human participants must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the participants.
… The use of human participants in biomedical, clinical and social-behavioral research can … provides guidance on addressing these issues. Identifiable Populations Identifiable populations, which include specific …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Robert Rivers, Ph.D., as the new director of the Office of Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE). In this role, Dr. Rivers will provide strategic and programmatic leadership to extramural workforce development programs to prepare individuals for a genomics careers.
… create a more diverse genomics workforce. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has selected … Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office. In this role, Dr. Rivers will provide strategic and …
Diversity in the Genomics Workforce
The Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) office along with other NHGRI colleagues have developed the Identifying and Evaluating Trainee Outcomes Toolkit to help programs from all over the country learn more about best practices for evaluating training programs related to genomic workforce diversity, research, and genomic workforce programs.
… using this toolkit, programs can better support trainees in their career goals and contribute to enhancing genomics … workforce diversity. The toolkit provides an overview of current methods, challenges and best practices to consider … considered for all trainees across career stages and areas of interest, including undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral …
Staff
Dr. Neil Hanchard is a clinical investigator within the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) and head of the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the CPHR.
… (COEH)  Childhood-onset essential hypertension – in which there is elevated blood pressure in childhood without an obvious cause - affects 1-2% of all children, accounting for about 40% of all hypertension … University of Oxford, UK. There, he completed a D.Phil. in Human Genetics and Clinical Medicine in the laboratory of …
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.
… research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams … and processes supporting academic excellence in genomics research of populations with African ancestry. … genomics research efforts and findings among diverse community groups and audiences. Through these …