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Genomic variation accounts for some of the differences among people, including important aspects of their health and susceptibility to diseases.
… that aims to account for genomic variation across human populations, thereby reducing biases that can come with the … sufficient knowledge about genomic variation in all human populations, bringing equity in the benefits of genomic … plants, animals and other organisms. Such diversity keeps populations healthy and is fundamental to natural selection, …
News Release
NIH programs are establishing which genes and genomic variants play a role in human disease, enabling use in medicine and research.
… the relationship between gene variants and diseases. A special issue of Human Mutation , published on Oct. 12, … health. … Advancing Knowledge of Human Genomic Variation A special issue of Human Mutation , published on Oct. 12, … disease, are implementing this framework. In the special issue, two expert panels reported on genes associated …
Policies and Guidance
For FY2024, NHGRI’s extramural program will be operating under the NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision.
… data analyses (e.g., for genomes, cells, pathways, or populations). Functional genomics and functional … Peer review or Council recommends a shorter duration. Special Considerations Applicants submitting to a PAR or RFA … innovative research and will continue these efforts. Special attention will be given to applications that are …
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… genomic variation contributes to health and disease in all populations. While the field of genomics has made progress in including diverse and underrepresented populations in genomics-based studies, a recent analysis … findings and the steps they're taking to ensure all populations are included. Our hosts were Eric Green, M.D., …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic disorders, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and kidney disease.
… dyslipidemia, and kidney diseases, in different human populations with particular attention to African Americans and Africans. Recent African origin populations, such as African Americans, provide unique … genetic and environmental levels in contemporary African populations, the CRGGH is developing biological and …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded $6.4 million in first-year funding to establish Diversity Centers for Genome Research at three institutions: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Meharry Medical College; and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
… important genomics research questions for underserved populations. … Diversity Centers for Genome Research and … institutions with a record of educating underrepresented populations in biomedical research,” said Ebony Madden, … institutions with a record of educating underrepresented populations in biomedical research. “The significance of …
News Release
Researchers recommend more rigorous clinical study of dietary management practices for patients with IEMs, which may result in reformulating some medical foods.
… serious and life-threatening complications. However, such special foods may cause harm in some patients when their use … patients received part or all of their nutrition from a special mix of natural protein and MMA medical foods … Strauss, M.D., and Holmes Morton, M.D., of the Clinic for Special Children in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, to help model …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH develops a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and to reduce/eliminate health disparities.
… given to the inclusion of scholars from underrepresented populations. … Dr. Charles N. Rotimi is the Director of the … health importance. He believes that studying diverse human populations is critically important in the global effort to … variation and its link to disease risks in different populations. For example, how does human genetic variation …
News Release
H3Africa Consortium Array Will Bring Leading-Edge Genomics Tool to Address African Genomic Diversity
Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based on data from the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative.
… for those engaged in genomic research in African ancestry populations, Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based … novel content based on sampling of individuals from populations across Africa. This tool promises to address a …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to engage communities on genomics, inform and … liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to engage communities around genomic science, to …