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This publication and the release of the accompanying data address knowledge gaps across genomics and are certain to have a continuing impact in the field.
… with unprecedented breadth, the authors report more than 3 million variants that had not previously been described. … the field. Geographical regions and populations of origin for H3Africa whole genome sequence (WGS) data. The size of … or investment in Africa. As Dr. Adebowale Adeyemo, Center Deputy Director and corresponding author on this work …
Event
On April 10-11, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will sponsor a workshop titled Defining a Clinical Data Ecosystem for Genomic Health in Washington, DC.
… systems to be built, policies to be developed Identify research directions for optimizing genomic data integration and utilization in delivery of healthcare … Objectives … On April 10-11, the National Human Genome Research Institute …
Research Training
An opportunity for students to receive individualized research mentoring, learn about careers in genomics and have access to a network of early-career genome scientists.
… M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI Director … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Division of Intramural Research is … in genome sciences. NHGRI scientists have embarked on a number of efforts to unearth clues about the complex … clinicians in this domain.  The Immersive Summer Program for Research in Genomics (iSPRinG) aims to build and sustain …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… Laura Rodriguez … On Thanksgiving Day 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General launched a … that was developed by CDC, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), and other partners. … My Family Health Portrait For more than a decade the My Family Health Portrait tool has …
Staff
Barbara Thomas is a scientific review officer for the Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR).
… Review Officer and Executive Director of the NIH Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) , a trans-NIH program that provides access to …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… November 21, 2017, experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to answer … history.  Chris Marcum, Ph.D., left, Laura Koehly, Ph.D., center, and staff scientist and Jielu Lin, Ph.D., participate … Aguila III, NHGRI. From cooptown03: Are there any options for someone who doesn't know their family history, due to …
For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and … a genetic or rare disease and who need information for their research have contacted GARD, as have people who … Eastern Time Phone: (888) 205-2311 International Phone: 1 (301) 251-4925 TTY: (888) 205-3223 By E-mail Form or Fax: …
Research Funding
The Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium aims to advance the application of multi-omic technologies to study health and disease in ancestrally diverse populations.
… uNravel Determinants of disease in Asthma (EXPAND-Asthma) Center Disease Study Site** Tanika Kelly*, Ana Ricardo, Maria … and privacy principles. This rich data set will include 1) persons from ancestrally diverse populations; 2) persons with and without specific diseases; 3) harmonized and standardized phenotypic and environmental …
News Release
As you celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, remember that this special day is also National Family Health History Day.
… you detect disease risks that are unique to your family and take steps to prevent them before you become sick. It … should you develop certain diseases. Collecting and acting on your family health history is also important to your loved … eases the process. Developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute and managed by the Office of the U.S. …
Diversity Center
Meharry Medical College establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR) that will narrow inequitable representation gaps for underrepresented, disadvantaged minority by realizing their vision to promote African ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged.
… minority (URM) groups by establishing a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR). The Diversity Center will … proposed activity and the impact of the Center in terms of 1) enhancing DCGR's research capacity to facilitate genomic … research; 2) increasing productivity of investigators; and 3) ensuring the DCGR's success in obtaining research …