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The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… opening talk at the fourth annual International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics at NIH last month. The month-long … at 12 p.m. ET, a poster session at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting held Oct. 15-19, 2019, a … of NHGRI intramural investigator, Max Muenke … Related Resources … In This Issue … 2020 Vision for Genomics … …
Summit
This Summit is a 5-year initiative (2016-2020) designed to help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics.
… 2023 event has been cancelled. The International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics began as a 5-year initiative … systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics. Increasing their access to these resources will help them build capacity in these areas and …
MINC
There are many resources to help you learn more about integrating genomics into practice.
… There are many resources to help you learn more about integrating genomics … Champions Consultative Directory … American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Resources, projects, and policies concerning human genetics International Society of Nurses in Genetics …
News Release
Celebrating 30 years of genomics that has transformed our understanding of life and improved health.
… genomics Hover or swipe over the illustration to zoom. The Human Genome Project (HGP) Timeline contains major milestones … … Photographs taken during the decade-long odyssey of the Human Genome Project. Images include the announcement of the … Visit genome.gov/2020SV to learn more. … Additional Resources … About NHGRI and NIH … The Human Genome Project …
Homepage
Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The Forefront of Genomics.
… on our leadership role in the initial sequencing of the human genome, we collaborate with the world's scientific and … we can benefit all of humankind. … About the National Human Genome Research Institute … National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Homepage … Official …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 4, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the establishment of the Global Biodata Coalition (GBC), which aims to move towards more internationally coordinated, sustainable, and streamlined mechanisms that support the biodata ecosystem.
… has been exemplary, all performed by one of the nicest human beings on this planet! A million thanks to an NIH … Acting Director of the then-named National Center for Human Genome Research in the early 1990’s! If you would like … of efforts to develop robust and readily available data resources (e.g., databases and knowledgebases). A number of …
Event
A 10-part seminar series in 2021 that focuses on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.”
… ET Bold Prediction #1: Generating and analyzing a complete human genome sequence will be routine for any research … ET Bold Prediction #2: The biological function(s) of every human gene will be known; for non-coding elements in the human genome, such knowledge will be the rule rather than the …
Health
Resources about genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history.
… impact not only patients but their whole families. These resources will help you understand genetic diseases and the … history. … Related Content … For Patients and Families … Resources about genetic diseases and the importance of knowing your family health history. … Resources about genetic diseases and the importance of …
Statement
NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D, Ph.D., provides remarks for the May 10, 2023 media briefing about the new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… you, Lisa. Hello, I’m Eric Green, Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, one of the Institutes and … we announce a major advance in generating a high-quality human pangenome reference . This pangenome reference … of humanity's DNA blueprint, with significantly greater human diversity than previous reference sequences. With …
Infographic
An infographic that explains why we need a new human pangenome reference.
… … The original human genome reference sequence is outdated. The original human genome reference sequence was generated by the Human Genome Project in 2003. While this reference sequence …