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NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
… energy and academic vigor to studies of the genomics of African ancestral populations, health disparities in …
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.
… Branch  worked with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture  and educators from … , which has advanced genomics research across the African continent. Sarah is the David and Lyn Silfen … on reconstructing the history and genomic evolution of African populations. Through this work, her team continues to …
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.
… been underrepresented in biomedical research  (Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the legacy of the Human Microbiome Project as it reaches completion.
… Links Microbiome Composition to Preterm Birth Risk Among African-American Women Notable Accomplishments in Genomic …
National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research
The Director's Report Related documents contain links to materials supplemental to Dr. Eric Green's Director's Report presentation to the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research in May 2020.
… H3Africa Program Website Sequencing of the First African SARS-CoV-2 Genome 23 Ken Burns Presents The Gene: An …
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… for using contemporary research approaches, in Africa by African scientists, to understand the genetic and … determine disease susceptibility and drug responses in African populations. •Increase the number of internationally competitive African scientists in genomics and population- based research …
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… Genetics of Obesity, Diabetes, and Heart Disease in African Dias pora Populations Joan Marini, M.D., Ph.D. … for T ype 2 Diabetes; Whole Genome Methylation Analysis in African Americans Peter Williamson, M.D., Ph.D. National … Genetics of Hypertension and Obesity in Populations of African Ancestry Profess or Barry Freedman, M.D. Wake Forest …
Research Training
This program provides doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research
… in biomedical research include, but are not limited to, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American …
News Release
NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people’s blood pressure.
… polygenic risk scores were also applicable to people of African ancestry, which was confirmed through analyzing data …
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.
… data usage and sharing policies that are specific for the African research context. NHGRI plans to participate in the … the development of genomics research capacity on the African continent. …  In November 2019, the American College …