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The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the legacy the LINCS program leaves as it has completed its goal of creating a large-scale, systematically generated molecular and cellular dataset.
… and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines How COVID-19 can lead to diabetes Dr. Collins explains how mRNA vaccines work and … COVID-19 NIH study offers new evidence of early SARS-CoV-2 infections in U.S. Meet an inspiring researcher who helped …
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.
… gene changes Genetic profile may predict chance of type 2 diabetes among women with gestational diabetes How a tiny and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 25th anniversary of NHGRI's Intramural Research Program.
… disease genes, including those implicated in cancer, diabetes, premature aging, hereditary deafness, and various … Map of the Genome Gene Mutation Points to New Way to Fight Diabetes, Obesity, Heart Disease Study Identifies Gene that …
Staff
Dr. Ayo Doumatey is a Research Fellow and Laboratory Manager at NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… Adeyemo AA, Tekola-Ayele F, Doumatey AP, et al. Impact of Type 2 Diabetes on Impaired Kidney Function in Sub-Saharan African …
Research Funding
The Multi-Omics for Health and Disease Consortium aims to advance the application of multi-omic technologies to study health and disease in ancestrally diverse populations.
… Chicago Multi-Omics at the Intersections of Environment, Diabetes, and Kidney Disease: A Multi-Omics for Health and … include 1) persons from ancestrally diverse populations; 2) persons with and without specific diseases; 3) harmonized …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
Educational Resources
A complex disease is caused by the interaction of multiple genes and environmental factors.
… of complex genetic diseases include heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. … A complex disease is caused by the …
News Release
NHGRI hosted two Pathway to Independance awardees and supported 18 additional investigators at institutions nationwide.
… Ph.D., received his award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders, enabling him to … in the non-coding portion of the genome, with a focus on Type 2 diabetes. He is looking forward to integrating his twin …
News Release
NIH researchers identified gene variants that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring strokes, beginning early in childhood.
… of variants of the same gene in patients with a similar type of blood vessel inflammation. … The NIH group first … ability to produce of an enzyme called adenosine deaminase 2 (ADA2). Without it, abnormalities and inflammation in blood … National Cancer Institute; and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, as well as the …
Staff
Dr. Neil Hanchard is a clinical investigator within the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) and head of the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the CPHR.
… pressure in childhood without an obvious cause - affects 1-2% of all children, accounting for about 40% of all … at a locus on Chromosome 5. Blood Adv. 2018 Dec 26;2(24):3637-364; PMCID: PMC6306880 Mnika K, Mazandu GK, Jonas …