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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 … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics. …  Chris Gunter, Ph.D. has joined  NHGRI as a … Communications and Public Liaison Branch  and Education and Community Involvement Branch . In a related …
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.
… be a downside, of course. Healthcare providers who discuss genomics and behavioral risk factors with overweight mothers … blame and the extent to which patients feel stigmatized by physicians based on their weight," the researchers reported. … to control their weight. To explore patients' reaction to physicians' counseling, the researchers recruited 200 women …
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.
… series exploring the project's impact on the field of genomics and the careers of those involved.  … Lessons … at a cost less than the original estimated budget. … About Genomics …
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.
… So, on behalf of NHGRI, I would like to offer up some genomics-related diversions. First, anticipating interest in … Second, as I mentioned in last month’s issue of The Genomics Landscape , NHGRI’s History of Genomics Program is … gathered input and feedback from the research, healthcare, education, policy, and diverse public communities; these …
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.
… and substantially expands the organizations’ joint genomics fellowship programs. The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program recognizes the … provides training and career development in public policy, education and engagement, science communications and …
Staff
Nancy Sey was an Education Outreach Specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch at NHGRI from 2024 to 2025.
… Nancy Sey was an Education Outreach Specialist in the Education and Community … experience designing and implementing innovative STEM and genomics-focused programs. Prior to joining ECIB, she served … Genetics (ASHG). In this role, she developed and evaluated genomics education programs, created instructional materials, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , the institute also published the 2020 … to provide a compelling and informative vision for human genomics in the coming decade. I would also like to draw your … enterprise during the pandemic. …  Members of NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch recently published …
Research Funding
A list of the current courses that are funded by the NHGRI Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics.
… Description Institution Translation and Integration of Genomics is Essential to Doctoral Nursing: TIGER A program to … doctoral nurses in the translation and integration of genomics into academics, research and clinical practice. … of data. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Clinical Research Education in Genome Science (CREiGS) An educational program …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat … a researcher at Washington University, has both led cancer genomics efforts and experienced them himself. Lukas was … Information Summaries City of Hope -  Cancer Genomics Education Program The Jackson Laboratory -  Genetic Testing …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… ancestry and the health of you and your family. … One way genomics research can benefit you is through the emerging … this information can lead to more questions about what genomics means for ourselves, our family members and society. … are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a powerful lens for use in various …