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A polygenic risk score is one way by which people can learn what their risk of developing a disease is, based on the total number of genomics variants related to the disease.
… the role that genetics plays in diseases across different populations. A “ polygenic risk score ” is one way by which … may not be adequate data about genomic variants from other populations for calculating a polygenic risk score in those populations. This historic lack of diversity in genomic …
News Release
NIH is establishing the Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium, with approximately $11 million awarded in the consortium’s first year of funding. The new consortium aims to advance the generation and analysis of “multi-omic” data for human health research.
… for clinical studies involving ancestrally diverse populations. … The National Institutes of Health is …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… … The dogs of Chernobyl: Demographic insights into populations inhabiting the nuclear exclusion zone Spatola et … Power Plant. The study found two genetically distinct populations of dogs living in the industrial areas of the … Research Program and a advisor to President Biden for special projects. Dr. Collins is also a former NIH director …
Educational Resources
A stem cell is a cell with the potential to form many of the different cell types found in the body.
Funding Opportunities
Guidance that covers: (1) Letters of Intent; (2) NHGRI’s Genomic Data Sharing Expectations (3) Applications requesting more than $500K direct costs in any year; and (4) Communication with NHGRI Program Staff.
… for Applications (RFAs) or Program Announcements with Special Review Criteria (PARs) in which Letters of Intent …
Fact Sheet
Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… take sequence data from de-identified genomes and, under special circumstances, connect them back to the person whose … researchers to describe their research purpose so that a special data access committee can evaluate the consistency of … These data are coming from millions of people in various populations across the world. Data about a single human …
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… Roundtable on Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics National Human Genome Research … Health and Human Development (NICHHD) Jamal Jefferson Special Volunteer, National Human Genome Research Institute … Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Allison Mandich , MS Special Assistant, Office of the Director National Human …
Staff
Sharna Tingle is the Genomic Program Administrator for NHGRI's Division of Extramural Operations.
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… of Population-wide Genomic Screening across Diverse Populations and Settings (FOCUS) Lisa Bastarache Douglas … Pharmacogenetic Testing in Medically Underserved Populations Sarah Knerr University of Washington Applying … Date: November 19, 2024 NOT-HG-24-002 : Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Advancing Genomic Medicine Research …
Research Funding
A list of funding opportunities in genomics research provided by NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… are considering applying for a Program Announcement with special review (PAR), a Request for Applications (RFA), or an … 2026, 2027 Expiration date: September 8, 2027 Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Small Business Solutions to Assist … Research on the Health of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Populations NOT-MD-22-012 Dissemination and Implementation …