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Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) facilitates a global understanding of the … disease distribution, with the ultimate goal of informing health disparities. Its investigators will develop genetic … program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and reduce and eliminate health disparities. … CRGGH …
Event
NHGRI will host a two-day symposium, on December 2-3, 2021, examining the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern health sciences.
… 11:15 a.m. Accessing the Archive: Disability, Race and the History of Eugenic Institutionalization Michael Rembis (The … and learning about the Holocaust, eugenics, and public health through primary sources: a workshop Leah Wolfson, … scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern health sciences. In addition, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial …
News Release
Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington. … A High Impact Exhibition On … Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health- will start engagements at museums and science centers … which to view oneself - as an individual, a member of a family, a representative of a species, and part of the …
Clinical Research
This study evaluates patients with inherited metabolic disorders and related medical complications.
… to treat or cure MMA. At the National Institutes of Health, we are interested in research. Although we are happy … levels in the blood and/or urine, and clinical history. Dr. Venditti will determine patient eligibility when … metabolic, genetic or endocrine physician and/or a family physician, pediatrician or internist. To participate …
News Release
NHGRI has established the Office of Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) to enable the highest level of genomic innovation by fostering diversity and health equity in genomics and genomic medicine. It will also serve as the central coordinating office for training and career development across the Institute.
… training a more diverse genomics workforce and addressing health disparities. … The National Human Genome Research … has established the Office of Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) to enable the highest level of genomic innovation by fostering diversity and health equity in genomics and genomic medicine. It will also …
Health FAQ
Discuss these questions with your doctor or health care provider.
… taking, your response to other treatments and your general health. To determine your eligibility, you may have to … after the procedure. We created a fact sheet  on mental health and sickle cell disease gene therapy participation to … therapy has the potential to significantly improve the health and quality of life for individuals with sickle cell …
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.
… a.m. Connecting NHGRI’s Strategic Vision for Genomics with Health Equity Speaker: Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., National … a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Talk: Setting the Stage: A Vision for Health Equity in Genomics Speaker: Nancy Cox, Ph.D., … 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Panel: Moving Forward: From Health Disparities to Health Equity in Genomics Panelists: …
For Patients and Families
Neglected diseases are conditions that inflict severe health burdens on the world's poorest people.
… Neglected diseases are conditions that inflict severe health burdens on the world's poorest people and are often … … Neglected diseases are conditions that inflict severe health burdens on the world's poorest people. Many of these … sanitation, substandard housing and little or no access to health care. … Diseases are said to be neglected if they are …
FAQ
On August 23, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute hosted a pre-application webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs: RFA-HG-23-017 and RFA-HG-23-018.
… RFAs, there must be a clear research focus on genomics and health equity. … Is there a preference of the type of … may propose any design that aligns with a genomics and health equity research question and remains within the budget … of the research team that will carry out the genomics and health equity research. … Does this RFA support research …
Event
On April 10-11, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored a workshop titled Defining a Clinical Data Ecosystem for Genomic Health in Washington, DC.
… titled Defining a Clinical Data Ecosystem for Genomic Health in Washington, DC. In the future, it is likely that … as well as facilitate disease risk modeling and population health genomics. Ideally, this genomic information would … intelligence models could predict and adjust a patient’s health trajectory towards optimal outcomes. This vision holds …