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Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… Program. Here, NHGRI provides an analysis of these data, which gives one view of the remarkable improvements in DNA sequencing technologies and data-production pipelines in recent years. … The cost-accounting …
Organizational Structure
NHGRI’s Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) provides leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science.
… backgrounds to help implement computational genomics and data science materials at their schools! October 2023 … The Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) was established in 2021 to: Develop, promote, support and coordinate genomic data science activities  across all parts of NHGRI. Serve as …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers develop freely available software and analysis tools to help researchers around the world analyze and explore their genomic data.
… around the world analyze and explore their genomic data. These tools are free and openly accessible to anyone. … … bam2mpg A Bayesian genotype caller for NextGen sequencing data. BuddySuite A collection of four independent, yet … type I errors for GWA studies when appropriate replication data are not available. Conserved Domain-based Prediction …
Policies and Guidance
A webpage with information and associated FAQs that describe various expectations for data sharing that are specific to NHGRI-supported studies.
… human genomic studies, including those submitting data to AnVIL and studies with an Alternative Data Sharing Plan.  Follow the standard process outlined in … Submission Guide for instructions on submitting the data (Step 7).  For Step 2: Please complete the relevant …
Event
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Consortium presented a half-day workshop on the accessibility & utilization of ENCODE data.
… workshop on the accessibility & utilization of ENCODE data. The workshop included an introduction to the ENCODE project and resources available to access ENCODE data, as well as specific research applications using ENCODE data. Additionally, there was designated time for attendees …
Policies and Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the NHGRI's Metadata and Phenotypic Data Sharing Expectations.
… Frequently Asked Questions Data sharing is an important aspect of the research endeavor that ensures maximal use of participants’ data for scientific discovery, rigor and reproducibility, and more. NHGRI-funded researchers subject to NIH’s data sharing policies are expected to share comprehensive …
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… Landscape Originally published: January 13, 2022  Data sharing is central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been widely shared through public data resources, such as the database of Genotypes and …
Events
Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project.
… Presentation Slides … Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of … Genome Project. While many recognize that sharing genomic data is critical to scientific progress, considerable privacy … and other concerns have been raised over sharing genomic data too broadly and openly. It is immensely challenging for …
Fact Sheet
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers used state-of-the-art genomic sequencers to quickly sequence the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
… circular piece of DNA. Plasmids are used in mRNA vaccine production because they are easy to replicate (copy) and … Companion Fact Sheets … Fact Sheet … COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Production … COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Production … Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers used …
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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.
… The Big Picture Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to … research will generate between 2 and 40 exabytes of data within the next decade.  Our ability to sequence DNA … to decipher the information it contains, so genomic data science will be a vibrant field of research for many …