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- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
- Genome Technology Program5
- Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP)2
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium3
- Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project1
- Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC)1
- Genomic Innovator Awards2
- NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL)3
- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
- Multi-Omics for Health and Disease (Multi-Omics)1
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program6
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)1
Research Funding
The PAGE Consortium investigates ancestrally diverse populations to gain a better understanding of how genetic factors influence susceptibility to disease.
… highlighted the need to further explore initial findings in non-European populations. The Population Architecture using Genomics and Epidemiology (PAGE) Consortium ( RFA HG-07-014 … study (PheWAS). PAGE II Project Groups are TBD. … Putting Diversity Front and Center June 19, 2019 … PAGE Website …
Research Funding
The primary mission of the Alliance of Genome Resources (the Alliance) is to develop and maintain sustainable genome information resources that facilitate the use of diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This understanding is fundamental for advancing genome biology research and for translating human genome data into clinical utility.
… that facilitate the use of diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human … of diverse model organism annotations to catalyze progress in human genome research and support its translation into … to support comparative biology. It is enabling comparative genomics across multiple species in the MODs which is …
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.
… on the starting line, then a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of genomics pioneer Maynard Olson at Washington University … to read more about the Institute’s new Strategic Vision in next month’s The Genomics Landscape . … Genomics2020’ …
Staff
Dr. Lucia Hindorff is the Lead Extramural Training Program Director in the Training, Diversity, and Health Equity Office at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Hindorff is the Lead Extramural Training Program Director in the Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office at the National … project scientist for the Population Architecture using Genomics and Epidemiology (PAGE) program, a consortium formed …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … I hope that you are doing well in these very unusual times. The spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has upended our lives in many ways. The need for social distancing has led most of … So, on behalf of NHGRI, I would like to offer up some genomics-related diversions. First, anticipating interest in …
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was … international effort to sequence the 3 billion DNA letters in the human genome is considered by many to be one of the … series exploring the project's impact on the field of genomics and the careers of those involved. … Lessons …
News
To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.
… tests using ancestrally diverse genomic data. As reported in Nature Medicine , the optimized tests provide a more … of their genetic ancestry,” said Dr. Lennon. “The diversity of the All of Us dataset was critical for our … risk scores. NIH’s Electronic Medical Health Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network will continue this research by …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI will play a crucial role in the NIH UNITE initiative to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in genomics.
… From the NHGRI Director The genomics community has been vocal about the far-reaching consequences of structural racism in biomedical research. NHGRI has a central role in helping … expansive new efforts for all of NIH to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in science, with the ultimate goal …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… was a particularly busy (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch … Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , the institute also published the 2020 … being cognizant of important issues related to things like diversity, equity, social justice, data sharing, and team …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… be seen with a specialized microscope. The secret lies in the highly structured and tightly packed nature of the … This is the iconic DNA double helix that you may have seen in textbooks or advertising. DNA is read like a code. This … ancestry and the health of you and your family. … One way genomics research can benefit you is through the emerging …