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News Release
On June 26, 2000, nearly 10 years into the 13-year project, President Bill Clinton announced an important milestone for the Human Genome Project at a major White House ceremony.
… House' printed on them!" NHGRI former deputy director Elke Jordan, Ph.D., was also impressed by the magnitude of the … Tony Blair, Francis Collins, Craig Venter, Eric Lander, Elke Jordan, Jane Peterson, Mark Guyer, Richard Wilson, …
News Release
NHGRI has created a new publicly available digital archive and search aid for accessing documents related to the Human Genome Project and the history of genomics.
… that participated in the Human Genome Project. … … Dr. Jordan’s collection contains digitized materials from nearly … in directorship before the arrival of Dr. Collins. Dr. Jordan played an especially important role in the … Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., former NHGRI deputy director Elke Jordan, Ph.D., and the NHGRI Media Collection, which …
Virtual Exhibit
The Human Genome Project changed traditional understandings of how and why scientific research is conducted. It was, however, not without its detractors. Early in 1990, there was an effort to stop funding for the nascent Human Genome Project, in the form of a letter writing campaign.
… supported the project. In the rebuttal letter that Dr. Jordan sent to each of the letter writers, she pointed this … arguments against the Human Genome Project. At that time, Elke Jordan was the Deputy Director of the recently formed … of Genomics Archive NHGRI Human Genome Project Fact Sheet Elke Jordan Oral History, NHGRI Oral History Collection …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… involving Shirley Tilghman, Maynard Olson, Rick Myers, and Elke Jordan – have already been featured on the NHGRI website ; … leaders: Shirley Tilghman , Maynard Olson , Rick Myers and Elke Jordan NIH message to applicants and recipients of NIH …
History of Genomics Program
The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is a digital archive that holds a wealth of materials from the early stages of the Human Genome Project and provides a unique and detailed look into how the field has developed in the decades following.
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Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… and as deputy director of the institute from 2011 to 2014; Elke Jordan, Ph.D., who served as deputy director of the institute …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the History of Genomics Program, which has long worked to make various materials related to the history of genomics accessible to the public.
… Genome Research (NCHGR), which would later become NHGRI. Elke Jordan, Ph.D., who was the deputy director of NCHGR, … the project, some of which were repeated frequently. Dr. Jordan also saved the majority of the letters, which are now …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, looks back on Bettie Graham's 50 years of federal service and as a champion for diversity in the genomics workforce, as she retires at the end of 2023.
… and she has been worth her weight in gold,” said Elke Jordan, Ph.D. , who was the NHGRI Deputy Director when Dr. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the NHGRI Intramural Research Program as well as announces the launch of a new digital history archive.
… Collins, M.D., Ph.D. , and former NHGRI Deputy Director Elke Jordan, Ph.D. The archive will continue to grow as NHGRI …
News Release
NHGRI researchers find that specific abnormal chromosomal patterns in prenatal blood tests warrant whole-body MRI cancer screening.
… and found out that she was pregnant. She and her husband, Jordan, were thrilled to start a family together soon. At 10 … for cancer during their pregnancy.   Caption: Erica and Jordan speak about their experiences with the IDENTIFY study … Credit: Ernesto de Aguila III, NHGRI. … For Erica and Jordan, figuring out a treatment plan was another difficult …