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The Human Genome Project was an international project that mapped and sequenced the entire human genome.
… genome. … Human Genome Project, Francis Collins, DNA, Genomics, Base Pairs … The Human Genome Project was a large … effort that mapped and sequenced the human genome for the first time. Conducted from 1990 to 2003, the project was historic in its scope and scale as well as its groundbreaking approach …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… to have been awarded one of the first center grants for the Human Genome Project by the then-named National … committed to the audacious goals of the HGP. A special committee of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) … available for viewing . … At the upcoming 2020 American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Meeting (October 27-30), …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new fact sheets produced by the institute's Communications and Public Liaison Branch.
… professionals for advice. The DTC-GT Project Group of the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics …
Event
NIH staff from NHGRI, ODSS, NIMHD and AoU will hold a pre-application informational webinar for prospective applicants to the funding opportunity (RFA-HG-22-002) on July 6, 2022, at 12 p.m. ET.
… Contact(s) … Additional Resources … The Educational Hub for Enhancing Diversity in Computational Genomics and Data Science , or “the Hub,” is … to enhance diversity in cloud-based genomic data science education. This initiative aims to support educational …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… COVID-19, has upended our lives in many ways. The need for social distancing has led most of us to hunker down in … included town halls, workshops, meeting sessions, advisory committee discussions, webinars, and poster sessions, among … Centers (RFA-HG-20-007) and Mendelian Genomics Data Coordinating Center (RFA-HG-20-008) Ruth L. Kirschstein …
News Release
Collaboration between NHGRI and the Smithsonian will continue educating visitors on the promise of genomics.
… Ph.D., director of the NHGRI Division of Genomics and Society, who worked with the Smithsonian to help develop the … museums and science centers throughout North America for several years. Now, it’s making a grand return to NMNH, … deputy director of NHGRI and former chief of the NHGRI Education and Community Involvement Branch. There are so many …
Careers and Training
Scientists and thousands of other professionals are using discoveries in genetics to revolutionize the world. This means careers in genetics and genomics are booming. And there are many other careers you don’t usually think of as science, like education, social work, and even law and the arts that are affected by this growth, creating even more career opportunities.
… other careers you don’t usually think of as science, like education, social work, and even law and the arts that are … effect on physical traits and how multiple genes and their inter relationships influence the growth and development of … about an individual as part of their clinical care (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making). Clinical and …
Healthcare Provider Education Resources
An online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians.
… our online repository of peer-reviewed collections of genomics educational materials for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician … the ability to find resources that qualify for continuing education credits. … GenomeEd Resources … Browse our online …
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.
… Ph.D. … Late last month, I attended the annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) general meeting. The … on an effort to develop a new NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025. This new plan would succeed … Communications and Public Liaison Branch and Education and Community Involvement Branch . In a related …
Fact Sheet
Understanding gene therapy for sickle cell disease
… cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting more than 100,000 people. … … and other experts worked together to develop content for the Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, which …