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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.
… to NHGRI a broad knowledge in the editorial process for scientific publishing, working with researchers and the public to publish and translate scientific findings, and the importance of outreach and … communication skills while undergoing a quasi-peer-review process. NHGRI grantees assisted in identifying and …
Talking Glossary
Eugenics is a discredited belief that selective breeding for certain inherited human traits can improve the “fitness” of future generations. For eugenicists, “fitness” corresponded to a narrow view of humanity and society that developed directly from the ideologies and practices of scientific racism, colonialism, ableism and imperialism.
… developed directly from the ideologies and practices of scientific racism, colonialism, ableism and imperialism. … … developed directly from the ideologies and practices of scientific racism, colonialism, ableism and imperialism. … … developed directly from the ideologies and practices of scientific racism, colonialism, ableism and imperialism. … …
Virtual Exhibit
The Human Genome Project changed traditional understandings of how and why scientific research is conducted. It was, however, not without its detractors. Early in 1990, there was an effort to stop funding for the nascent Human Genome Project, in the form of a letter writing campaign.
… of “junk DNA” has changed significantly. First, the scientific community retired this term and instead refer to … often pejoratively, to describe a large-scale, centralized scientific project usually funded by a government or large … and inefficient. They argued that the most fruitful scientific research required a more independent and focused …
News
To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health … technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health … technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health …
News Release
An expert panel from the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen) has critically reevaluated the scientific evidence for all 17 reported genes, disputing nine of the genes and revealing only three of the genes to be definitively associated with the most common form of the disease.
… ’s (ClinGen) expert panel has critically reevaluated the scientific evidence for all 17 reported genes, disputing nine … with long QT syndrome, because they lack sufficient scientific evidence for causing for this condition. … Genetic … differentiate between genes found with strong and valid scientific approaches versus those with insufficient evidence …
Event
A public two-day National Institutes of Health (NIH) symposium that brings together experts from the biological and social sciences to clarify and contextualize – but not resolve - the complexities around sex, gender, and genomics by considering them in their scientific, ethical, and historical contexts.
… and control in the database revolution D.A.T.S. Scientific Ethics Statement & Reading Guide Queering … sex, gender, and genomics by considering them in their scientific, ethical, and historical contexts. These … sex, gender, and genomics by considering them in their scientific, ethical, and historical contexts. … A public …
Event
The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… is to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics … and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics … and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics …
Staff
Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst in the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst for the Policy and Program … AIDS research, genome editing … Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst in the Policy and Program Analysis …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking … educational formats and types of sessions — from Scientific Sessions and Workshops to TED-Style Talks, … Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement.
… provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of … provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of … provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of …