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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.
… at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) aims to grow and support Genomic Research workforce at UHM, a Minority … in biomedical research, namely, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. … Foster excellence in genomics research and grow and support the genomics workforce by providing …
Diversity Center
Tuskegee University establishes the Carver Genomic Research Center.
… The Center aims to enhance research, education, and workforce capacity in the field of genomics, specifically … building the next generation of genomic health scientists and workforce in rural Alabama. CGRC’s goal is to effectively … of triple negative breast cancer in women of African ethnicity Lead: Deepa Bedi, M.D., Ph.D. Triple-negative …
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… 1 Roundtable on Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics … is often a greater predictor of health disparities than ethnicity and also requires urgent attention. Session 2: … that economic disparities often play a larger role than race and ethnicity in health outcomes. There were additional …
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After 50 years of federal service, Dr. Graham reflects on her contributions to the scientific community and the future of the genomics workforce.
… contributions to the scientific community, her retirement and the future of the genomics workforce. … Anna Rogers: How …  Bettie Graham: My research had been in virology, and genomics didn't really exist yet when I arrived at NIH. … as a program director at NIH. “Not just in relation to race or gender, but Bettie supported participation from all …
Research Funding
The PAGE Consortium investigates ancestrally diverse populations to gain a better understanding of how genetic factors influence susceptibility to disease.
… have identified many genetic variants related to disease and have highlighted the need to further explore initial … populations. The Population Architecture using Genomics and Epidemiology (PAGE) Consortium ( RFA HG-07-014  and RFA … inflammation), SNP selection and quality control, and ethnicity and ancestryPAGE Standing Committees coordinate …
News Release
The Social Genomics Project aims to understand what people around the world think about the intersections between genomics, genetics and society.
… Institute (NHGRI) are harnessing the power of social media and mobile phones to connect with research participants. … The Social Genomics Project, conducted by NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB), aims to understand … life and health decisions, as well as ancestry and race. To recruit survey takers, NHGRI is using the …
News Release
Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… NHGRI Communications and Public Liaison Branch … A collection of oral history … candid conversations with pioneering genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three … This work can inform how medical professionals understand race's impact on health. The oral histories also feature a …
News Release
African scientists and collaborators gathered in Pointe aux Piments in Mauritius for the 9th Human Health and Heredity in Africa Consortium Meeting.
… Amy Bentley … In October, African scientists and collaborators gathered in Pointe aux Piments in Mauritius for the 9th Human Health and Heredity in Africa ( H3Africa ) Consortium Meeting. … … Her Excellency emphasized the great need for communication and understanding between genomics academic community, the …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch (MCIDGB) studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases. … Investigators … on diseases that are disproportionately distributed by ethnicity and geography (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, heart …
Fact Sheets
Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… organisms, researchers can pinpoint regions of similarity and difference. … Identifying DNA sequences that have been … itself. It pinpoints genes that are essential to life and highlights genomic signals that control gene function … into innovative approaches for treating human disease and improving human health. Comparative genomics also …