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Genomics is the study of all of a person's genes (the genome), including interactions of those genes with each other and with the person's environment.
… human DNA generated by the Human Genome Project and other genomic research, scientists and clinicians have more … that treatments will be tailored to a patient's particular genomic makeup. Thus, the role of genetics in health care is … to change profoundly and the first examples of the era of genomic medicine are upon us. It is important to realize, …
About NHGRI
The NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group aims to engage communities to ensure that genomics and genomic medicine benefit all.
… aims to engage communities to ensure that genomics and genomic medicine benefit all. … The NHGRI Community … and needs of diverse communities related to genomics and genomic medicine. Develop programs and disseminating tools … their ability to reach all communities and to increase genomic literacy. Work in partnership with NHGRI to build …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… … The video, presentations, and meeting report of the “Genomic Medicine XIII: Developing a Clinical Genomic Informatics Research Agenda” meeting are now … genomic-based clinical informatics resources and related knowledge gaps; determined facilitators and barriers that …
Outreach
The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome.
… populations; and what the next decade holds in terms of genomic advances. A Spectrum of Perspectives: Native Peoples …
News Release
NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases. … The … (CCDG), which will use genome sequencing to explore the genomic contributions to common diseases such as heart … Genomics (CMG), which will continue investigating the genomic underpinnings of rare, typically inherited diseases, …
Fact Sheets
Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… pinpoints genes that are essential to life and highlights genomic signals that control gene function across many … researchers are using comparative genomics to reveal the genomic underpinnings of disease in animals with the hope of …
News Release
The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics brings the latest genomics science to the classroom.
… remains a reliable way for them to learn and apply new knowledge and skills to their job. New participants, Short … “The teachers who take the course can then spread the knowledge to others. This sets the stage for a new generation …
Human Genome Project
Video testimonials from prominent members of the genomics community commemorating and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
About NHGRI
The Genomic Medicine Working Group explores and advises on issues related to the adoption of genomic medicine.
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group is a subcommittee of the … explores and advises on issues related to the adoption of genomic medicine. … The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group arose from genomic medicine …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
… including gene therapy . … Scientists have had the knowledge and ability to edit genomes for many years, but … CRISPR-Cas9, Genome Editing Technology, Genome Editing, Genomic Technology, Gene Editing, Gene Therapy, DNA Editing … …