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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 … past few months, NHGRI staff will continue pursuing our genomics-driven mission, whether working remotely from home … the strong participation of universities and research centers throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, …
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.
… is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect … on an effort to develop a new NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025. This new plan would succeed … a focus on Africa. The program will establish recognized centers of excellence in data science that both increase …
News Release
Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
… ethical, legal and social questions raised by advances in genomics research and the increasing availability of genomic … The awards will fund researchers at interdisciplinary centers through the National Human Genome Research … research projects: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues for Precision Medicine and Infectious Disease Gail Geller, …
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… the generation of full-length complementary DNAs (cDNAs) for more than 70 percent of known human and mouse genes. … … knockouts (yeast) Scale-up of two-hybrid system for protein-protein interaction 1994 1996 1999 2002  … cDNA: … series exploring the project's impact on the field of genomics and the careers of those involved.  … Lessons …
News Release
NIH awarded grants to six medical centers to select from the most difficult-to-solve medical cases and develop effective approaches to diagnose them.
… Institutes of Health has awarded grants to six medical centers around the country to select from the most … program at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Md., that for the past six years has evaluated hundreds of patients and … Institute. "Along with robust clinical evaluations, genomics will play a central role in the UDN's mission." Dr. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… … October was a particularly busy (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of … Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , the institute also published the 2020 … is roughly 10%, meaning that the other NIH institutes and centers have embraced the study of human genomics in a …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… Predictive testing is for those who have a family member with a genetic disorder. … risk of developing the specific disorder being tested for. These tests are done before any symptoms present … ancestry and the health of you and your family. … One way genomics research can benefit you is through the emerging …
Staff
Dr. Adam Phillippy is head of the Genome Informatics Section and the chief and senior investigator in the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research at NHGRI.
… Dr. Adam Phillippy is the director of the Center for Genomics and Data Science research and head of the Genome … His lab develops and applies computational methods for the analysis of massive genomics datasets, focusing on …
Event
The Excellence in Clinical Research Seminar Series is designed to facilitate clinical research in the rare disease space with a focus on aspects of regulatory medicine and clinical trials in Mendelian disorders.
… with a focus on regulatory medicine and clinical trials in Mendelian disorders. The series will follow one of two … on aspects of regulatory medicine and clinical trials in Mendelian disorders. The series will largely follow either … on aspects of regulatory medicine and clinical trials in Mendelian disorders. … Event …
Event
On August 15-16, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sponsored a meeting Perspectives in Comparative Genomics and Evolution at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville, Maryland.
… (USDA) sponsored a meeting Perspectives in Comparative Genomics and Evolution at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & … look at the current state of the field of comparative genomics with a focus on commonalities across genomic … need attention and development; Recommend areas of focus for comparative genomics as a whole, and specifically to …