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NIH staff from NHGRI, ODSS, NIMHD and AoU will hold a pre-application informational webinar for prospective applicants to the funding opportunity (RFA-HG-22-002) on July 6, 2022, at 12 p.m. ET.
… Contact(s) … Additional Resources … The Educational Hub for Enhancing Diversity in Computational Genomics and Data … or “the Hub,” is an NIH initiative that leverages NHGRI’s Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization and Informatics … to enhance diversity in cloud-based genomic data science education. This initiative aims to support educational …
News Release
Collaboration between NHGRI and the Smithsonian will continue educating visitors on the promise of genomics.
… museums and science centers throughout North America for several years. Now, it’s making a grand return to NMNH, … deputy director of NHGRI and former chief of the NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch. There are so many … quizzes to create a high-tech, immersive experience for its visitors. It was originally designed with the dynamic …
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.
… to have been awarded one of the first center grants for the Human Genome Project by the then-named National … describes the largest and most comprehensive catalog of genomic variants that affect gene expression produced to … available on the GTEx portal . … Every summer, NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch hosts an annual …
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.
… on an effort to develop a new NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025. This new plan would succeed … associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also include working with … Communications and Public Liaison Branch and Education and Community Involvement Branch . In a related …
Careers and Training
Scientists and thousands of other professionals are using discoveries in genetics to revolutionize the world. This means careers in genetics and genomics are booming. And there are many other careers you don’t usually think of as science, like education, social work, and even law and the arts that are affected by this growth, creating even more career opportunities.
… other careers you don’t usually think of as science, like education, social work, and even law and the arts that are … and mathematical modeling techniques to the study of genomic systems. They use computational tools and approaches … about an individual as part of their clinical care (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making). Clinical and …
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. … … mouse and rat April 2003 Functional Analysis Develop genomic-scale technologies High-throughput oligonucleotide … knockouts (yeast) Scale-up of two-hybrid system for protein-protein interaction 1994 1996 1999 2002 … cDNA: …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… COVID-19, has upended our lives in many ways. The need for social distancing has led most of us to hunker down in … 1 to 2 p.m. highlighting publicly available genetic and genomic resources for celebrating National DNA Day. Fourth, … gathered input and feedback from the research, healthcare, education, policy, and diverse public communities; these …
News Release
Mothers may be able to reduce guilt over their children's inherited obesity guilt by being more careful in the future about their children's diet.
… discussing weight loss with their overweight patients - for fear of alienating the patients or being ignored - two … studies suggest that doctor-patient talks about the genomic underpinnings of obesity can pay off. … There can be … blame and the extent to which patients feel stigmatized by physicians based on their weight," the researchers reported. …
Staff
Christopher Williams, Ph.D. is the lead education outreach specialist in NHGRI's Education and Community Involvement Branch.
… Williams, Ph.D. … Christopher Williams is the Lead Education Outreach Specialist for the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI. He …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… provides training and career development in public policy, education and engagement, science communications and scientific administration. Opportunities are available for individuals at the postbaccalaureate and graduate levels. … clinical applications at a national level. The Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship is for individuals …