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The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, looks back on Bettie Graham's 50 years of federal service and as a champion for diversity in the genomics workforce, as she retires at the end of 2023.
… for her NHGRI colleagues. So many people in the genomics community have wonderful things to say about Dr. Graham. … that Dr. Graham’s friends and colleagues in the genomics community will continue to celebrate her and her career, just … as a platform for training and also include community engagement cores to ensure that the research activities of …
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.
… scientific curiosity, improve genomic literacy, and foster engagement among learners in different communities. … The …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy and how it emphasizes the importance of good data management practices.
… biological specimens. With approval from the local Jewish community, researchers used ancient DNA from teeth found in a … DNA, they were able to discern that this ancient Jewish community could be categorized in two groups: one more … individuals. These findings suggest that the Erfurt Jewish community was more genetically diverse than the modern …
News Release
In honor of Rare Disease Day, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit to answer questions during an "Ask me Anything."
… and discussion forum - to answer questions from the Reddit community as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … Clinical … and discussion forum - to answer questions from the Reddit community as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). Our AMA … related to rare disease research, how the medical community can more accurately make diagnoses and how to find …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the important genomics legacy of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as it comes to an end.
… data reuse for future research studies. To help the NHGRI community of investigators, the institute updated its website … NHGRI is committed to working with the genomics research community to maximize the quality of data that are shared … focused on topics such as consent processes, community engagement, and participant feedback, areas all critical to …
Diversity Center
The Pacific Center for Genome Research (PCGR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) aims to grow and support Genomic Research workforce at UHM, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), which has a mission to serve historically underrepresented population in biomedical research, namely, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
… University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) programs. Cultivate community engagement with the diverse populations of Hawai‘i and … and future research and industrial needs in genomics. Community Engagement Core Co-Leads: Kevin Cassel Dr.PH and …
Diversity Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two innovative research projects; and 2) enhancing the size and quality of the available genomics workforce.
… health disparities for Mexican Americans. Engage in community partnerships and outreach activities to improve … activities to promote awareness of careers in genetics. Community Engagement Core Co-Leads: Sarah Williams-Blangero, Ph.D., and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 8, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., looks back on the success of the Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition as it came to a close in November.
… the importance and nuances of data sharing, the research community will hopefully be proactive in facilitating data … others will get involved in this campaign to inform the community about the resources available to both share data … Annotation Working Group. … The Genomic Data Science Community Network (GDSCN) is an NHGRI effort to engage …
Research Funding
Fosters basic and applied research on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research.
… to the Conduct of Genetic Research Report of the First Community Consultation on the Responsible Collection and Use …
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… significant goal and the need to engage the scientific community as we move forward. On December 1, 2017, an NHGRI … e.com/articles/nrg.2017.89?WT.feed_name=subjects_scientific-community-and-society ), that aim to enhance diversity in … you will be among them! And, finally, the Reddit community wanted to know what is the difference between …