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About Genomics
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… that features interviews with some of the most influential genomic scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The … August 4, 2022  Roundtable discussion: "Does genetic and genomic screening keep open the door to eugenics?" May 25, … a monograph-length study on the history of NHGRI human genomic variation programs from the Haplotype Map Project to …
Educational Resources
A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… (abbreviated GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genomic variants that are statistically associated with a risk for a disease or a particular trait. The method involves surveying the genomes of many people, looking for genomic variants that occur more frequently in those with a …
Educational Resources
Fact sheets explaining complex concepts in genomics research to a non-scientific audience.
Event
NHGRI will hold a third pre-application webinar about the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) RFA-HG-23-002, for potential applicants on May 3, 2024 at 2:30 pm ET.
… the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) RFA-HG-23-002 , for potential applicants on May 3, 2024 at 2:30 pm ET. … … Virtual … 3rd Webinar: Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education NOFO … NHGRI will hold a third pre-application …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… since we finished reading  the human genome sequence for the first time, we have developed powerful new … introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working … to couple the malaria-battling mutations with additional genomic changes designed to ensure a rapid spread throughout …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… led to an explosion in at-home, or "direct to consumer" genomic testing. You can even seek genomic information … tests. In contrast to clinical genomic testing, such as for cancer [see Cancer Genomics ] and prenatal screening … - Videos and Hands-On Activities Personal Genetics Education Project - Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
… who is working to develop a gene therapy-based treatment for sickle cell disease. This inspirational piece illustrates yet another triumph of genomic medicine and offers hope for similar new treatments … Director of the Division of Policy, Communications, and Education , Dr. Laura Lyman Rodriguez, will depart the …
Staff
Christina R. Daulton serves as the Partnerships and Engagement Officer at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in the Office of the Deputy Director and the Training, Diversity, and Health Equity Office.
… and translates complex research and scientific concepts for the public. Ms. Daulton, in partnership with communities … about genomics. From 2013-2021, Ms. Daulton served as an Education Outreach Specialist in NHGRI’s Education and … Diversity, and Health Equity Office. … Christina Daulton, genomic literacy, genomics education, genomics resources for …
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been widely shared through public data … community has been at the forefront of data sharing. For example, did you know that although NHGRI is one of the … shared down the line. To address this issue, the ClinGen Education, Communication, and Training Working Group …
Policy Issues
NHGRI has created the IDE Greenhouse as an educational resource to help increase understanding of the regulation in the genomics context.
… FDA considers next-generation sequencing (NGS) and other genomic tests to be in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs), a type of medical device. As genomic technologies continue to enter the clinical realm, … risk (NSR) provided the following documents as a reference for investigators and stakeholders. Three studies from the …