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Quartz Africa has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., for its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent."
… passion for studying the genomics of Africans and those of African descent worldwide. … Related Content … Quartz Africa …
Diversity Center
Meharry Medical College establishes a Diversity Center for Genome Research (DCGR) that will narrow inequitable representation gaps for underrepresented, disadvantaged minority by realizing their vision to promote African ancestry genomic research through infrastructure building and the formation of basic, clinical, and computational science research teams that are inclusive, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged.
… gaps for URM by realizing our vision to promote African ancestry genomic research through infrastructure … excellence in genomics research of populations with African ancestry. Promote research collaborations and … and other investigators to enhance their expertise in African ancestry genetics and genomics. Additionally, this …
Educational Resources
Sickle cell disease is a hereditary disease seen most often among people of African ancestry.
… is a hereditary disease seen most often among people of African ancestry. … Autosome, Birth Defect, Gene, Inherited, … is a hereditary disease seen most often among people of African ancestry. Caused by mutations in one of the genes …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic disorders, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and kidney disease.
… different human populations with particular attention to African Americans and Africans. Recent African origin populations, such as African Americans, provide unique opportunities to study how …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… different human populations with particular attention to African Americans and Africans. … Our central mission is to … to reinforce that studying the genetic makeup of the African population will lend tremendous insight into the …
Outreach
The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the initial sequencing of the human genome.
… Parts of the Cell, Chromosomes and Gene What's a Gene? The African Diaspora: Integrating Culture, Genomics and Histor … Funds …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH develops a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and to reduce/eliminate health disparities.
… Howard University. In his continued efforts to include the African community (both public and scientific), Dr. Rotimi provided leadership for the establishment of the African Society of Human Genetics and served as its president … was no excuse for not including Africa and the African diaspora in the human genome revolution", comments Georgia …
Event
On November 5-9, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.  The annual meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics.Â
… Genome Sequencing YieldsNovel Insights into SARS-CoV-2 in African Americans 5097F Jiayu Fu Phasing Accuracy of … reveals islet cell depletion exacerbated in individuals of African ancestry with Type 2 diabetes 5169F Tam Tran … Talk: Genetic Determinants of Liver Function Markers in African Ancestry Populations Speaker, Reagan Mogire 1:15 – …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have successfully used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in known as DiGeorge syndrome.
Staff
Dr. Neil Hanchard is a clinical investigator within the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) and head of the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the CPHR.
… in children, and is found more often among populations of African- or Hispanic ancestries. Children with COEH are … of diversity among genomic studies, with populations of African ancestry being particularly underrepresented, despite … project funded by the NIH, Wellcome Trust, and African Academy of Sciences (AAS) known as the Human Health …