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The Genome Sequencing Program uses genome sequencing to identify genes and genomic variants underlying human inherited disease.
… consists of the following centers funded through multiple funding opportunity announcements. … The NHGRI Genome … (HGP). In addition to creating an essential resource for biomedical research, the HGP helped define NHGRI's niche: … (NHLBI) co-funds both the Centers for Common Disease Genomics (CCDGs) and Centers for Mendelian Genomics (CMGs); …
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The Division of Genomics and Society focuses on the societal issues that need to be studied and addressed as genomics advances.
… The Division of Genomics and Society is responsible for exploring societal … issues, determines program priorities and recommends funding levels. Prepares reports and analyses to assist …
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Four NHGRI researchers share the steps toward a career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students.
… is a postdoctoral fellow in the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Social and Behavioral Research … Findley shared the steps she took towards her career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students. She was … attended the day-long event, "Celebrating Genomics Careers for the Twenty-first Century," have been testing a curriculum …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical breakthroughs.
… diseases affect millions of Americans every day, and research is key to improving our ability to diagnose and … are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical … are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical …
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In May 2020, the NIH Common Fund launched the Bridge to Artificial Intelligence (Bridge2AI) program to set the stage for the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
… will generate new “flagship” data sets and best practices for machine learning, a type of AI that allows machines (like … without being explicitly programmed. The biomedical research community generates a wealth of data; however, … community with the launch of two closely related funding announcements: OTA-21-008: Data Generation Projects …
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An online Informed Consent Resource created in 2009 by NHGRI has been updated to keep pace with advances in genomics over the past several years
… integral to the advancement of a spectrum of disease-based research. As knowledge stemming from the completion of the … sequencing technologies become increasingly affordable, genomics research is playing an ever-larger role across … policy landscape have contributed to new considerations for consent in genomic research," said Kate Saylor, health …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Dr. Adam Phillippy as the founding director of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research (CGDSR).
… yours — and here’s to a 2024 featuring many breakthrough genomics advances! Last year ended with exciting news from … Administration (FDA), which approved two gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease. About 100,000 … human traits Informational session on the renewed ELSI funding opportunities National Association of Scholars’ …
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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 large-scale genome … Precision Medicine program . The centers also receive co-funding from NHLBI. We currently estimate that the CCDG …
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Researchers funded by NHGRI’s Genome Technology Program include a wide range of investigators with a variety of scientific expertise.
… of new DNA sequencing techniques has been a gamechanger in genomics. However, new genomic methods and technologies are still needed to advance basic and clinical research investigating human biology and disease. To address … program has fueled the development of novel technologies for studying the human genome, including deepening our …
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Small businesses with NHGRI grants were instrumental in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics.
… of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics. … When Kelvin Liu began his doctorate degree in … focus more on technology building and less on scrambling for early investments. “It’s not an overstatement to say … accurately read out the DNA code of all organisms. Federal funding to companies like Liu’s plays a vital role in getting …