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Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… every two years (See: Moore's Law  [wikipedia.org]). Technology improvements that 'keep up' with Moore's Law are … graphs: Quality assessment/control for sequencing projects Technology development to improve sequencing pipelines … … Mardis E. A decade's perspective on DNA sequencing technology. Nature , 470: 198-203. 2011. [ PubMed ] Metzker …
Fact Sheet
mRNA vaccines inject cells with instructions to generate a protein that is normally found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
…  mRNA vaccines may seem to have arrived quickly, but this technology is built on decades of scientific research that … mRNA vaccine. … One of the most exciting aspects of mRNA technology is how rapidly it can be developed to target a …
Event
On June 17-18, 2021, NHGRI hosts a workshop, Multi-Omics in Health and Disease: Current Applications, Challenges and Future Directions.
… Multi-omics Michael Snyder, Stanford University Session 2: Technology, Data Integration and Study Design Moderator: Dave … 3:05 p.m. Presentation 1 - Experimental and Computational Technology / Big Data Xihong Lin, Harvard University 3:05 - … Institute 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. Break Guided Discussion - Technology, Data Integration and Study Design Moderator: Ajay …
News Release
NHGRI appointed Carolyn Hutter, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genome Sciences, which researches human genome function in health and disease.
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.
… away! The new director of the NIH Center for Information Technology, Sean Mooney, Ph.D. , will speak during the open … for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program, through which he worked … Donohue, Ph.D. Funding Opportunities Advancing Genomic Technology Development for Research and Clinical Application …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Charles Venditti, M.D., Ph.D., as chief of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program. In this role, he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt metabolism.
News Release
On June 26, 2000, nearly 10 years into the 13-year project, President Bill Clinton announced an important milestone for the Human Genome Project at a major White House ceremony.
News Release
NIH lost a key member of its broader genomics team when Robert Blakesley, Ph.D., director of the NISC sequencing group at NIH, retired on Dec. 31, 2015.
… to them what they needed," said Dr. Blakesley, who patented 10 products and procedures and introduced more than …
Staff
Dr. Manfred Boehm is a an adjunct investigator for the Office of the Clinical Director at NHGRI.
Policy Issues
Genetic information is used by law enforcement to investigate criminal acts and exonerate those who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit.
… crime scenes, in order to identify criminal suspects. The technology's analysis is limited to 13-20 designated DNA … , leading to his arrest in 2018. Advances in genetic technology and the burgeoning direct-to-consumer (DTC) … downloaded or retained.  FBI officials report  that IGG technology helped solve over 50 cold cases in its first 18 …