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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
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 …
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 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the International Common Disease Alliance's scientific plenary and launch meeting in September, which included an international panel on opportunities emerging outside the U.S., North America, and Europe; discussions about polygenic risk scores; and an overview about data platforms, data sharing, and ethics.
… then to disease treatment. In September, the ICDA held its scientific plenary and launch meeting in the Washington, DC area. The agenda and video from the ICDA’s scientific plenary and launch meeting are now available … participation in PAR-19-343 "Maximizing opportunities for scientific and academic independent careers (MOSAIC) …