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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.
… of genetic diseases in their nations and the associated public health challenges, is sponsored by NHGRI; a collection … committed to sharing and disseminating tools to inform the public about NHGRI-funded genomics. Towards that end, the … & Public Policy Fellowship and the Genetics Education & Engagement Fellowship . This year’s Genetics & Public Policy …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… leaders signified the agreed-upon shared success of the public HGP and private Celera Genomics efforts in generating … environmental health sciences in alignment with real-world public health needs and translates science findings into knowledge that can inform real-life individual and public health outcomes. As NIEHS director, Dr. Woychik will …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 6, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about NHGRI's completion of the third phase of the ENCODE Project and how it reveals the most extensive catalog to date of candidate functional elements that may regulate the genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… involving NHGRI-funded research groups. ENCODE’s public research consortium aims to identify all functional … Dr. Collins and CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell discuss the public and private sectors unprecedented efforts to develop a … Dr. Collins and Pfizer’s Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall discuss how public-private partnerships can help expedite scientific …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… question-and-answer session. All seminars are open to the public and recorded for later viewing on GenomeTV . The next … and healthcare, clear and concise communication and engagement with the public is of vital importance. NHGRI will host its first …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the recipients for the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor given by the U.S. Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers.
… of professional organizations working together to foster public policies that advance basic biological research and … be at the forefront of efforts to engage and educate the public about genomics. Towards that end, we recently put … 2020 SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas aimed at increasing public genomic literacy. Community votes comprise 30% of the …
News Release
My Family Health Portrait is a downloadable tool to complete a family health history on a personal computer.
… Day 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign called the U.S. Surgeon General's … The campaign quickly became a yearly event to raise public awareness about the importance of family health … hosted by NHGRI. The tool has been an important part of public education campaigns about family health history, and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… Intramural Research Program (specifically, within the Engagement Methods Unit of the Social and Behavioral Research … pursue original research studies, with special emphasis on engagement with diverse and underserved groups.  …  Charles … Ramos joined NHGRI in 2007 after completing her Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics at the University of Washington, where …
Event
On October 29, 2021, NHGRI will host the Future Directions of the NHGRI Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL) workshop to identify gaps, challenges and future opportunities related to NHGRI’s investments in the AnVIL’s cloud-based infrastructure, tools and services.
… Concurrent Breakout Rooms  Data Submission and Consortia Engagement  Moderators: Adam Resnick, Ph.D. (Children’s … into two sessions: 1) Data submission and consortia engagement 2) Analysis tools 3) Infrastructure 4) Outreach …
Culture
Work with a talented team, including world-class scientists at NHGRI. Share genomics and its discoveries with the community and the world.
… about the promise of genomics. … Engage . To encourage public dialogue, we build relationships and trust with … address them with scientists, health professionals, the public and policy makers. … Every year, more NHGRI employees … nation’s capital. NIH is easily accessible by public transport and campus shuttles that run all day, every …
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… 1 Roundtable on Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics … an obligation to inform the scientific community and th e public as to why inclusion of diverse ancestral populations … points made earlier. David Williams of Harvard School of Public Health emphasized the need to understand the complex …