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- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
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- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium3
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News Release
Researchers show critical association between diabetes and previously unlinked ZRANB3 gene.
… Institute of Health researchers have reported the largest genomic study of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in sub-Saharan … may influence susceptibility to the disease in sub-Saharan African populations. The gene could also influence the … Although the role of ZRANB3 in T2D was discovered in African populations (which have been vastly underrepresented …
Staff
Dr. Charles Rotimi is the scientific director of and NIH Distinguished Investigator in the Division of Intramural Research. He also serves as the director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… populations with particular emphasis on populations of the African Diaspora. His team published the first genome-wide scan for hypertension and blood pressure in African Americans and for type-2 diabetes in West Africans. … actively participating in the development of international genomic resources including the HapMap, the 1,000 Genome and …
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.
… Group of the Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (CHARGE) consortium . Key findings from … among smokers and loci that were only found among those of African ancestry, highlighting the importance of diversity in gene × lifestyle studies. The manuscript …
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.
… University  Day 2: April 7 11:00 - 11:10 a.m. Building a Genomic Science Health Equity Research Agenda Speaker: Vence … 11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Talk: Current Challenges in Genomic Research and Genomic Medicine That Lead to Health … 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.
… to a new genomics study in Nature Genetics . … New Genomic Data The international team of researchers, including … genetic variation data. "Until now, there has been little genomic information from the peoples of North Asia," said … selected Mongolians currently included in the Human Genome Diversity Panel , while some Northern European populations …
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 …  and RFA-HG-13-004 ) to develop methods for incorporating genomic information into clinical care and explore the … L1 (APOL1) genetic risk information to hypertensive African ancestry patients and their primary care providers on …
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.
… associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also include working with … data usage and sharing policies that are specific for the African research context. NHGRI plans to participate in the … to Apply for PA-18-906 "Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research Research Supplements to …
Research Funding
The PAGE Consortium investigates ancestrally diverse populations to gain a better understanding of how genetic factors influence susceptibility to disease.
… causal genetic variants across approximately 100,000 African Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians, … study (PheWAS). PAGE II Project Groups are TBD. … Putting Diversity Front and Center June 19, 2019 … PAGE Website …
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 …
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.
… efforts to develop a plan for substantially increasing the diversity of the genomics workforce in the United States. … (ACMG) recently published guidance on incorporating genomic data into electronic health records (EHRs). EHRs are … patients and doctors and for patient health overall. As genomic information about patients becomes more and more …