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MINC
The MINC teams were made up of an administrator and an educator. They learned a lot from this initiative that they wanted to share with you.
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We write stories, take photos, film video and create websites and graphics that help people understand genomics research and how it can have an impact on their lives. Let us know how we can help tell your story.
… ensures that the information broadcasted from NHGRI public-facing events can benefit everyone, regardless of … community. … The NHGRI Office of Communications (OC) leads public communications about the research and programs …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Institute to achieve the highest level of genomic innovation, reduce health disparities and foster health equity in areas related to genomics and genomic medicine.
… 2020 David R. Williams, Ph.D. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health … NHGRI is committed to promoting diversity, … involvement programs to engage a broad range of the public in understanding genomics and accompanying ethical, legal and social issues.  Community Engagement and Genomics Working Group (CEGWG) The CEGWG …
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.
… History of Genomics Program within the Communications and Public Liaison Branch has been busy producing materials that … Institutes of Health and support from NHGRI. National Public Radio’s Michel Martin moderated a discussion that … health technologies for COVID-19 NIH funds community engagement research efforts in areas hardest hit by COVID-19 …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH develops a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and to reduce/eliminate health disparities.
… social, and lifestyle determinants of diseases of major public health importance. He believes that studying diverse … from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. Prior to coming to the NIH, Dr. Rotimi was the … continued efforts to include the African community (both public and scientific), Dr. Rotimi provided leadership for …
Educational Resources
The Human Genome Project was an international project that mapped and sequenced the entire human genome.
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the 2023 recipients of the Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce.
… Society for Human Genetics (ASHG)-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program. Note that I will have more … will take place on July 17 – 18 and is open to the public, though registration is required .  All the best,  … … the George Washington University’s Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, the award honors …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium's publishing of a collection of papers that reported the first truly complete sequence of the human genome.
… internal reorganization, NHGRI’s Communications and Public Liaison Branch (CPLB) was recently renamed the Office … consent are critical to maintaining the trust of the public in genomics research. Did you know that the top … Kari North Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) Participant Engagement and Empowerment Resource (PEER) "Tell Me More" …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… (ASHG) over $7 million to support the new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program. The program will expand on … This branch develops programs aimed at strengthening public understanding of genomics and related areas, such as … specialist and as a former NHGRI-ASHG Genetics Education & Engagement fellow. Most recently, she served as executive …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… of genetic diseases in their nations and the associated public health challenges, is sponsored by NHGRI; a collection … committed to sharing and disseminating tools to inform the public about NHGRI-funded genomics. Towards that end, the … & Public Policy Fellowship and the Genetics Education & Engagement Fellowship . This year’s Genetics & Public Policy …