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The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… Green, M.D., Ph.D. … As Summer 2020 comes to an end, many of us continue to spend the bulk of our time working from … of the central challenges in biology is understanding how genomic variation affects genome function to influence … M.P.H., has been appointed deputy director of NHGRI’s Division of Genomic Medicine . Dr. Ramos joined NHGRI in 2007 …
News Release
A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions. … The National Institutes of … of the Department of Health and Human Services. The NHGRI Division of Intramural Research develops and implements …
Staff
Dr. Nicole Lockhart is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… Institute (NHGRI) in 2012 as a program director in the Division of Genomics and Society. Dr. Lockhart oversees a portfolio of … to the ethical, legal and social (ELSI) implications of genomic research. Dr. Lockhart also coordinates the Genomics …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's organizational structure is divided into seven divisions and the Office of the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics research.
… structure is divided into six divisions and the Office of the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics … Research Program into four new divisions and promoting to division status the office overseeing policy, communications, … broad set of opportunities for using genomics to advance medicine and improve human health. … Overview … …
Fact Sheets
Genome-wide association studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease​.
… studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a … involves rapidly scanning markers across the complete sets of DNA, or genomes, of many people to find genetic variations … is laying the groundwork for the era of personalized medicine, in which the current one size-fits-all approach to …
Event
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute hosted an eConsult webinar to provide an overview of three notice of funding opportunities (RFA-HG-24-001, PAR-24-106 and PAR-24-107).
… to answering questions during the webinar, a summary of questions and answers have been posted. Prospective … on the Impact of and Methods for Implementing Regional Genomic Medicine eConsult Services (U01 Clinical Trials Optional) …
Staff
Dr. Carolyn M. Hutter was the director of the Division of Genome Sciences at the National Human Genome Research Institute.​
… Dr. Carolyn Hutter was the director for the Division of Genome Sciences in the National Human Genome Research … 2018-2024, after having served in the position of acting division director in 2017. In this role, Dr. Hutter lead …
Educational Resources
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… DNA, Genome, Gene Expression, Gene Variation, Personalized Medicine, Gene Variant … A genome-wide association study … (abbreviated GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genomic variants that are statistically associated with a … trait. The method involves surveying the genomes of many people, looking for genomic variants that occur more …
News Release
The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… … From prenatal genetic screening to the genetic testing of women with family histories of breast cancer, genomics is … spring from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research, will be held on June 5 - 7, 2017 by The … said Lawrence Brody, Ph.D., NHGRI's director of the Division of Genomics and Society . "Our aim is to support …
Staff
Dr. Stephanie Morris is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences.
… as a program director in 2019. She manages a portfolio of grants focused on high-throughput genomic technology development and functional genomics. She … … Dr. Stephanie Morris is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences. … Stephanie Morris, technology …