Search Results
Staff
Dr. Elise Feingold was a scientific program manager in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences.
… NHGRI (then NCHGR) in 1992 as a program director focused on gene discovery, gene expression and functional genomics. … for the prioritization, development and implementation of new initiatives both within the Division of Genome … of DNA Elements (ENCODE), Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS), gene discovery, gene expression, …
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.
… January 13, 2022  Data sharing is central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been widely shared through public data … (AnVIL)], among others. Data sharing amplifies the impact of research participants’ specimens, increases the …
Profile
Dr. Pavan looks back on his career at NHGRI, highlights pivotal moments and shares his future plans in artistic woodworking and community mediation.
… I went to college for animal science with the intent of becoming a veterinarian and worked on a dairy farm for a … For me, I would like us to focus on not only discovering genomic variants but also understanding the functional … an enormous amount of time and money understanding the impact of the variants on the person with the disease. If we …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… ability to change the genome in a way that could be passed on for generations. But should we? Some might think that, … we have decoded (that is, read out) the genome sequence of an organism, a logical next step would be to "edit" that … introduce mutations at the wrong sites rather than the genomic location being targeted. Many scientists are working …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… sequencing technology are leading to a new understanding of cancer and new ways for diagnosing and treating many types … in our genome as the cells divide over and over again. But on rare occasions, some mutations slip through our cells' … therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… was the first NHGRI Director and appears here as part of our history collection. Despite his scientific … and scientifically erroneous comments about his beliefs on race, nationalities, homosexuality, gender and other … on Human Genome Sequencing. They decide that all human genomic sequence information should be made freely available …
Genomics and Medicine
Starting in 2019, the American Journal of Human Genetics has published an annual feature identifying ten key advances in applying genomic information to clinical care that were reported in the previous 12 months of published literature. The Genomic Medicine Working Group has authored these reviews, based on its broader effort to identify notable accomplishments in genomic medicine on a monthly basis. From this larger set of published accomplishments, the working group has continued to select ten papers annually to be highlighted as the most significant.
… and their association with lifespan in Iceland 3. Impact of digitally enhanced genetic results disclosure in diverse … GA, Ramos EM, Roden DM, Rowley R, Taylor CO, Williams MS. Genomic medicine year in review: 2024 . Am J Hum Genet . 2024 …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… October 1, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. NHGRI would like you to help us …  … Once you have recorded the video, please share it on your social media with the hashtags #Genomics2020  and …
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 … or your family through DNA testing - maybe you've seen ads on TV or heard them on the radio. The global … was valued at $117 million in 2017, suggesting millions of people are purchasing these tests. In contrast to clinical …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… and aging. Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of … and partnerships help spark scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners in …