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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 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes Robert Rivers as the new director for institute’s Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office.
… groups, including those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in biomedical research. Dr. Rivers also …
News Release
NHGRI has released a new action agenda for a diverse genomics workforce. This ambitious set of goals, objectives, and implementation strategies details NHGRI’s plans for enhancing the diversity of the genomics workforce by 2030.
… which includes individuals from groups that are currently underrepresented in the genomics enterprise.” To develop an … highlights groups that have been identified by NIH as underrepresented in biomedical, clinical, behavioral and social sciences. These groups include individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and disadvantaged …
Staff
Dr. Meeks is a Research Fellow at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, in diverse populations. She uses innovative study designs to gain insight into the causes of these diseases in underrepresented populations, in particular African-ancestry populations. …
Staff
Dr. Belen Hurle is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research, an educational outreach specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch and a training program coordinator in the Intramural Training Office.
… and public health. Specifically, she identifies target populations and public health issues in need of education … health and lives, and a firm commitment to recruiting underrepresented populations to the genomics workforce. … Biography … Related …
Event
On November 16-17, 2023, the National Human Genome Institute will co-sponsor a workshop, Advances in the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits, to take a historically grounded and forward-looking approach towards dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits in humans.
… for example, more affected? Session 3 – Families, Populations, and Societies The resemblance among relatives … a.m. Session Three: Genetic Architecture – Families, Populations, and Societies Chair: Iain Mathieson, University … 9:55 a.m. An Epidemiological Lens on Precision in Study Populations and Questions for Genetic Research Gen Wojcik, …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… this branch facilitates inclusion of populations currently underrepresented in the genomic … patterns and determinants of common, complex diseases in populations in the United States and around the world. … …
Staff
Reagan Moseti Mogire is a postdoctoral research fellow with a background in medical biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetic epidemiology.
… variants associated with vitamin D status in African populations. After his PhD, Dr. Mogire was awarded a two-year … and metabolomics within African American and African populations. Motivated by a commitment to address health … health improvements for communities that are historically underrepresented in genetic research. … Biography … Related …
Research Training
The FLAGSHIP program aims to train early career postdoctoral scientists to become future leaders in genomic sciences research.
… workforce that includes people from groups currently underrepresented in the genomics enterprise. Eric Green, … individuals: from racial and ethnic groups that have been underrepresented in biomedical research and healthcare fields …