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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.
… identifies goals and objectives that champion an inclusive genomics workforce. … The National Human Genome Research … (NIH) has released a new action agenda for a diverse genomics workforce . This ambitious set of goals, objectives, … number of underrepresented scientists who pursue genomics-related careers. The institute has also supported science …
News Release
NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
… to educate people about important scientific advances in genomics and how those advances may impact their lives. "Our … DNA Day is to educate everyday people on the importance of genomics so they can make more informed decisions about their … events taking place across the country, a list of genomics-related educational activities and an Event Starter Kit for …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… Genomics research is shaping the future of medicine. For … genomic information, access to genomic services, and how genomics is perceived by different communities. … The … recruitment of underrepresented minorities into genomics-related research. Opportunities are available at all career …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… the science underpinning the Human Genome Project and genomics research, and have the opportunity to participate in … minorities pursuing research careers in genomics and related sciences. The Minority Action Plan  was approved by … Review Criteria for Institutional Research Training Grant Applications (T32) Submitted for FY 2010 Funding T32 …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… many populations from across the globe underrepresented in genomics research. The National Human Genome Research … to build a diverse health resource by collecting genome-related data and other information from about 1 million … - 2022) This network assesses approaches for real-world applications of genomic medicine in diverse clinical …
Diversity Center
Tuskegee University establishes the Carver Genomic Research Center.
… education, and workforce capacity in the field of genomics, specifically focusing on building the next … by empowering them to pursue careers in genomic-related research fields. This core will offer various genomics and data science-related courses, master programs, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… fourth annual International Summit in Human Genetics and Genomics at NIH last month. The month-long summit is designed … aim of these clips is to introduce interesting genomics-related topics in a bite-size format for the public to watch … from NHLBI’s Intramural Research Program. Applications for next year’s fellowship are due by November …
Health
A polygenic risk score is one way by which people can learn what their risk of developing a disease is, based on the total number of genomics variants related to the disease.
… developing a disease, based on the total number of changes related to the disease. … Researchers often divide genetic … diversity in genomic studies is also a concern for other genomics-related research areas and contributes to a … of developing a disease is, based on the total number of genomics variants related to the disease. … A polygenic risk …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., spotlights the re-opening of the Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington, D.C.
… will begin. As I mentioned in the November issue of The Genomics Landscape, this symposium will examine the history … to the bedside. Fellows are required to pursue genomics-related research that integrates health equity and addresses … delivery of new technologies to the clinical ecosystem. Applications are currently being accepted and will be …
Staff
Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… extensively in the areas of health communication, genomics and virtual reality methods and has presented in … human behavior, for behavior change, and for therapeutic applications. In 2005, Dr. Persky was recruited to the Social … dissemination on stigmatization, bias, discrimination and related processes.  Dr. Persky's investigations of the …