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Reflecting on his NIH career, Dr. Smith recounts his journey from researcher to program director in a conversation with NHGRI science writer Sonja Soo, Ph.D. He looks ahead to a retirement filled with traveling, spending time with friends and family, playing pickleball and brewing ale.
… the National Cancer Institute. I was in the Laboratory of Genomic Diversity, where my group developed new technologies … where they needed someone knowledgeable about developing genomic technologies, and I had that expertise. … Soo: Were … pushed DNA sequencing technologies forward in the genome technology program, which has been and is fundamental to …
Research Funding
The $1,000 Genome Program was a coordinated effort to support the development of technologies to dramatically reduce the cost of DNA sequencing, a move aimed at broadening the applications of genomic information in medical research and health care.
… sequencing, a move aimed at broadening the applications of genomic information in biomedical research and health care. … which culminated in 2014, are described in Nature : “Technology: The $1,000 Genome.” The history and achievements … sequencing, a move aimed at broadening the applications of genomic information in medical research and health care. … …
Summit
This Summit is a 5-year initiative (2016-2020) designed to help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics.
… and middle-income nations. Advances in human genetics and genomic research now make it possible to prevent, diagnose … healthcare professionals trained in Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine, available to address this burden. This … is the fact that many of these countries lack training in genomic research and medicine in their graduate and medical …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… on increasing the diversity of the next generation of genomic researchers. The NHGRI Diversity Action Plan (DAP) … initiatives, including the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science, genome-sequencing centers, and model … research) and to help implement and refine the practice of genomic medicine. There are extraordinary career …
Event
The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
… dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range … dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. … The Genomics and … dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) compiles a list of … interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for … GMWG published the following notable accomplishments: 2023 Genomic Medicine Year in Review 2022 Genomic Medicine Year in …
News Release
Jeffery Schloss, Ph.D., Division of Genome Sciences director, was honored with the HHS Career Achievement Award for his work in genome sequencing technology.
… Career Achievement Award for his work in genome sequencing technology. HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell presented … He also helped start the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science program, which aims to stimulate new interdisciplinary approaches to genomic research and technology development. Subsequently, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… I attended the annual  Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT)  general meeting. The first such AGBT … associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also include working with … A global look at cancer genomes Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine Genomics Videos Eighty-eighth meeting: …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… describes the largest and most comprehensive catalog of genomic variants that affect gene expression produced to … trait loci (QTL), specifically associations between known genomic variants and the level of gene expression in various … Stephanie Morris about the Institute’s new Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) program. As featured in …
News Release
Micro-sized technologies are among the approaches researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology.
… will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology through new grants from the National Institutes of … are the last to be awarded by the Advanced DNA Sequencing Technology program of the National Human Genome Research … research projects centered on the development of nanopore technology, some of the new grants focus on additional unique …