The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is a leader in the celebration of National DNA Day. Since 2003, National DNA Day has brought students, educators and the general public together on April 25 to celebrate the completion of the human genome project in 2003 and the discovery of the double helix in 1953. DNA Day’s mission statement highlights its vision and purpose:
National DNA Day is a global movement to mobilize, energize and empower communities, educators and students to innovate, collaborate and discover the promise of our shared humanity and connection to the natural world.
Special thanks to the educators and community partners who led the development of the mission statement, in collaboration with the NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch: Jasmin Alim, Mandy Guinn, Mohamed Hassan, Chanda Jefferson, Jeffrey Mahr, Brandon Manor, Acacia McKenna, Marie Montes-Matias, Todd Nims, Rosalyn Parson and Melanie Stegman.
