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About NHGRI
The Genomic Data Science Working Group facilitates engagement of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on genomics and data science issues.
… Genome Research on complex issues at the interface between genomics and data science. … The NHGRI Genomic Data Science Working … been charged with providing input to the NHGRI Director and other institute leaders about relevant trans-National …
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Experts discussed the gaps, challenges and opportunities in genomics at Genomic Medicine Meeting VIII: NHGRI's Genomic Medicine Portfolio, sponsored by NHGRI.
… Steven Benowitz … Integrating genomics into medical settings is a chicken-or-the-egg … that genomics improves doctors' ability to diagnose and treat disease, but genomics must first be implemented … to gather that evidence. … Moving beyond this impasse and proving the usefulness of genomic medicine were among the …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing ​
… several decades, but the conversation about the science and ethics of genome editing has grown louder due to faster, cheaper, and more efficient technologies. … While the popular media … creating targeted mutations to the genome. 5  Large-scale genomics projects that once took many years and tens of …
Office of Genomic Data Science
NHGRI is committed to increase the availability of educational and research opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS).
… is committed to increase the availability of educational and research opportunities in computational genomics and data science (CGDS). Through recent funding announcements …
Fact Sheets
Genome-wide association studies involve scanning markers across the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease​.
… information to develop better strategies to detect, treat and prevent the disease. Such studies are particularly useful … diseases, such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and mental illnesses. … With the completion of the Human … of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, heart disorders, obesity, Crohn's disease and prostate cancer, as well as …
For Patients and Families
The partnership engages communities on genomics, informs and shares perspectives, and impacts the focus of research.
… The Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics brings together community liaisons and health advocates representing diverse populations to …
News Release
Healthcare professionals now have access to a range of educational and clinical genomics resources on the Genetics/Genomics Competency Center website
… professionals now have access to a variety of educational and clinical genomics resources thanks to a new partnership between the … (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and several professional medical societies. The resources are …
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NHGRI published its “Strategic vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics” in the journal Nature. This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field.
… 2020 Strategic Vision describes opportunities in human genomics for improving human health. … The National Human … vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field. “We crafted our new strategic vision at an …
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Scientists from the 1000 Genomes Project Consortium has created the world's largest catalog of genomic differences among humans.
… some are beneficial, while others contribute to diseases and conditions, ranging from cognitive disabilities to susceptibilities to cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other disorders. … provide a foundation for gaining greater insights into the genomics of human disease." These reports mark the …
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NHGRI, NMNH and the NIH Foundation will present a symposium on the future of genomics, health, and the impact of genomics globally.
… Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health will present a symposium on the future of genomics, health, and the impact of genomics globally. … WHAT: The symposium …