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NIH expands its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements Project, which is creating a fundamental genomics resource scientists to study human health and disease.
… a network of researchers to develop and apply methods for mapping candidate functional elements in the genome, and … by ENCODE are organized by two groups: a data coordinating center, which houses the data and provides access to the … synthesizes the data into an encyclopedia for use by the research community. Pending the availability of funds, NHGRI …
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NHGRI researchers have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for domesticated dog breeds.
… In a new study, researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have generated the largest catalog … of genetic variants associated with physical traits for domesticated dog breeds. The findings, published in  … Genome Project , a citizen science initiative that relies on donations from motivated dog owners. In particular, the …
Health
Guidance on collecting your family health history information before visiting the doctor.
… health history can help you discover your genomic heritage and risks, and guide you in making healthy environment and … Family History Initiative. The campaign focused attention on the importance of the family health history and encouraged … launched My Family Health Portrait: a downloadable tool for use on a personal computer to complete a family health …
Research at NHGRI
The NIH Intramural Sequencing Center is a multi-disciplinary genomics facility that emphasizes the generation and analysis of DNA sequence.
… The NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC) , established in 1997, is a multi-disciplinary genomics facility that emphasizes the generation and analysis … procedures. NISC's role within the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), and more broadly across NIH, aims …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Adam Phillippy, Ph.D. as the founding director of the new Center for Genomics and Data Science Research within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program.
… of computational genomics in institute’s Intramural Research Program. … The National Human Genome Research … Adam Phillippy, Ph.D. as the founding director of the new Center for Genomics and Data Science Research within the Institute’s …
Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers and other organizations.
… An immersive experience in various settings, it allows for a deep dive into project, portfolio and program … Staff Clinician, Department of Pediatrics, NIH Clinical Center   The level of exposure to great leaders in the field … position: Health Scientist Administrator, All of Us Research Program, NIH   I worked in a clinical setting for …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… Genomics research is shaping the future of medicine. For these … Health Information Resources NLM National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology …
Research Funding
Coordinates activities across the Genome Sequencing Program components
… The National Human Genome Research Institute's Genome Sequencing Program Coordinating Center (GSPCC) was funded in 2016 to coordinate activities … and deposition; project completion Being a resource for logistics and communication among GSP program …
News Release
Quartz Africa has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., for its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent."
… … Quartz Africa has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., for its list of innovators, which comprise "the most … imaginative minds on the continent.​" ​ … Charles Rotimi, Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, genomics of Africans …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… about an individual as part of their clinical care (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health … that knowledge generated as a result of that extraordinary research effort would be used to advance our understanding of … strategies. … It has often been estimated that it takes, on average, 17 years to translate a novel research finding …