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News Release
The NIH-funded Genomic Data Science Community Network unites institutions from across the country to diversify young researchers working in genomic data science.
… committed to enriching the field of genomics through diversity,” Dr. Alcazar said. “The network organizers, … goal of advancing genomic data science and promoting diversity in science. Being part of this community has been … is one of many key efforts led by NHGRI to enhance the diversity of the genomics workforce,” says Dr. Sen. “A more …
Event
NHGRI will host a TiDHE ancillary event for trainees and early-stage career investigators at the 2022 ASHG Annual Meeting on October 27, 2022.
… 435-4773 … Contacts … Meet the Speaker … The Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office within the …
Policy Issues
Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
Diversity Center
The Pacific Center for Genome Research (PCGR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) aims to grow and support Genomic Research workforce at UHM, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), which has a mission to serve historically underrepresented population in biomedical research, namely, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
… implementing these findings in clinical settings.  … The Diversity Center for Genome Research at UHM supports research … namely, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. … Diversity Center …
Diversity Center
Tuskegee University establishes the Carver Genomic Research Center.
… generation of the genomic science workforce, fostering diversity contributions to the university’s mission, the … establishes the Carver Genomic Research Center. … Diversity Center …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI will play a crucial role in the NIH UNITE initiative to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in genomics.
… expansive new efforts for all of NIH to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in science, with the ultimate goal … 27 institutes and centers who are passionate about racial diversity, equity, and inclusion and stands for: U … policy, culture, and structure to promote workforce diversity … Submit Feedback … Funding Opportunities … UNITE …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… in May 2002; its name was subsequently changed to the Diversity Action Plan (DAP). The goal has been to increase … research. … Minority Health, Health Disparities, Genetic Diversity, Diversity In Genomics, Human Genome Project … NHGRI aims to …
Leadership Initiatives
The 2021 NHGRI Action Agenda for a diverse genomics workforce is an ambitious set of goals and objectives to enhance the representation individuals from diverse backgrounds including those from underrepresented groups in the genomics workforce. The Action Agenda: Progress Report and Implementation Plan details the programs and projects that have been enacted since its release.
… Timeline Entries: 2021 Diversity Action Agenda and AJHG Commentary Released Genomic Data Science Network (GDSCN) launches NHGRI Diversity R01 (RFA-HG-21-041) released GREAT R21 … program launched Industry Roundtables on Workforce Diversity TiDHE Office announced New IRP Summer Internship …
Research Funding
The PAGE Consortium investigates ancestrally diverse populations to gain a better understanding of how genetic factors influence susceptibility to disease.
… study (PheWAS). PAGE II Project Groups are TBD. … Putting Diversity Front and Center June 19, 2019 … PAGE Website …
News Release
CRGGH researchers Amy Bentley and Charles Rotimi have just completed a large-scale, multi-ancestry genome-wide analysis of gene × smoking interactions on the concentration of serum lipids, including high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), and triglycerides.
… those of African ancestry, highlighting the importance of diversity in gene × lifestyle studies. The manuscript … Highlights Importance of Lifestyle Factors and Ancestral Diversity … CRGGH researchers Amy Bentley and Charles Rotimi …