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Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… the science underpinning the Human Genome Project and genomics research, and have the opportunity to participate in various ways, such as becoming research scientists, … in May 2002; its name was subsequently changed to the Diversity Action Plan (DAP). The goal has been to increase …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… from home. If you are seeking some virtual connections to genomics, I would like to offer some “remote learning” … 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. Check out the latest oral histories by … of Directors from 2015-18 and currently serving on the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. Dr. Rotimi will be …
Event
NIH staff from NHGRI, ODSS, NIMHD and AoU will hold a pre-application informational webinar for prospective applicants to the funding opportunity (RFA-HG-22-002) on July 6, 2022, at 12 p.m. ET. 
… … Additional Resources … The Educational Hub for Enhancing Diversity in Computational Genomics and Data Science , or “the Hub,” is an NIH …
Event
An April 6-7 workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize future research needs in genomics to advance health equity.
…  -  10:20 a.m. Connecting NHGRI’s Strategic Vision for Genomics with Health Equity Speaker: Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., … a.m. Talk: Setting the Stage: A Vision for Health Equity in Genomics Speaker: Nancy Cox, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University … The workshop will emphasize the scientific value of diversity and inclusion as well as identify and prioritize …
News Release
North Asians may be more closely related to Eastern and Northern Europeans than previously thought.
… of Finland -- than previously thought, according to a new genomics study in  Nature Genetics . … New Genomic Data The international … selected Mongolians currently included in the Human Genome Diversity Panel , while some Northern European populations …
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.
… Working Group of the Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (CHARGE) consortium . Key findings … 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 …
Research Funding
The IGNITE PTN supports a network of multi-site clinical groups involving diverse settings and populations to conduct two pragmatic clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… The Implementing Genomic in Practice (IGNITE) Network was established in 2013 ( RFA-HG-12-006 ,  RFA-HG-12-007  and  RFA-HG-13-004 … trials of genomic medicine interventions. … Implementing Genomics in Practice (IGNITE) Pragmatic Clinical Trials …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… of interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for … notable accomplishments: 2023 Genomic Medicine Year in Review 2022 Genomic Medicine Year in Review 2021 Genomic … Milestones In Medicine, Clinical Implementation Of Genomics, Pharmacogenomics, Oncology Sequencing, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… past few months, NHGRI staff will continue pursuing our genomics-driven mission, whether working remotely from home … call to your attention to a recently published editorial in Science that describes a new NIH guidance that holds … efforts to develop a plan for substantially increasing the diversity of the genomics workforce in the United States. …
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.
… Ph.D. … Late last month, I attended the annual  Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT)  general meeting. The … is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with respect … to Apply for PA-18-906 "Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research Research Supplements to …