National Human Genome Research Institute Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 25, 2024 - 12:35 GMT

NHGRI appoints James Thomas as new director of NIH Intramural Sequencing Center

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has selected James Thomas, Ph.D., as the new director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). In this role, Dr. Thomas will oversee the …

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Published on September 23, 2024 - 18:03 GMT

NIH awards $27M to establish new network of genomics-enabled learning health systems

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is awarding $5.4 million in first-year funding to establish a new program that supports the integration of genomics into learning health systems. Present in many hospitals across the United States, learning health …

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Published on September 12, 2024 - 22:03 GMT

Genetic carriers for sickle cell disease have higher risks of blood clots across diverse ancestries

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of blood clots, a risk that is the same among diverse human populations that …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 21:07 GMT

NHGRI welcomes Robert Rivers as new TiDHE Office Director

NHGRI has a strong commitment to funding programs to enhance diversity in the genomics workforce and to support research about genomics and health equity. Much of this essential work is orchestrated through the institute’s Training, Diversity, and Health …

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Published on September 4, 2024 - 19:40 GMT

Differences in our DNA have major influences on how our genomes function, but how?

IGVF researchers are also examining how genes and regulatory elements may be forming networks of interrelated parts and how genomic variation behave in specific cell types and phenotypes. Hannah Carter, Ph.D., an associate professor at the University of …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 23:58 GMT

NIH pauses its Genetic Counseling Training Program to plan new leadership-development initiative

The NIH-funded Genetic Counseling Training Program, a master’s degree program in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, will temporarily pause admissions to allow NIH to conduct strategic planning and reshape training of genetic counselors across the …

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Published on August 14, 2024 - 23:17 GMT

Leading AI models struggle to identify genetic conditions from patient-written descriptions

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers discover that while artificial intelligence (AI) tools can make accurate diagnoses from textbook-like descriptions of genetic diseases, the tools are significantly less accurate when analyzing summaries …

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Published on August 12, 2024 - 19:45 GMT

NHGRI appoints Robert Rivers as new director of Office of Training, Diversity and Health Equity

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has selected Robert Rivers, Ph.D., as the new director of the institute’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office. In this role, Dr. Rivers …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 00:59 GMT

NHGRI welcomes Marcus G. Hodges as new Intramural Training Office Director

NHGRI’s Intramural Training Office (ITO) coordinates and supports the training activities of the Intramural Research Program’s large and diverse trainee community. With a portfolio of programming and resources for trainees at all levels, the office aims …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 15:52 GMT

NHGRI appoints Marcus G. Hodges as director of Intramural Training Office

ITO is the focal point and coordinating component for training within NHGRI’s Intramural Training Program, offering resources and information for the program’s large and diverse group of trainees. The office both provides support and assistance to the …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 17:10 GMT

Inaugural class of ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellows arrives

On July 1, NHGRI and the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) welcomed the inaugural class of the ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program. This recently expanded program provides participants with training and career development …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 14:48 GMT

NIH partners with National Science Foundation to award over $15M for RNA research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has partnered with the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide approximately $15.4 million over three years for research into the structures, functions and interactions of ribonucleic acid (RNA), as well as …

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Published on June 6, 2024 - 16:15 GMT

How a small group of scientists and educators are enhancing the diversity of the genomics workforce

Dr. Alcazar’s passion for bringing more scientific research to community colleges came from her own experiences and challenges gaining research experience. After graduating high school, she went straight to work at an office. “I was the first person in my …

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Published on June 6, 2024 - 16:15 GMT

NHGRI awards second annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Awards for excellence in DEIA

A fundamental part of NHGRI’s mission is developing and supporting a diverse genomics workforce, which includes recognizing the exemplary efforts of people who champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in genomics. To celebrate such …

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Published on May 29, 2024 - 18:26 GMT

Three new approaches tackle challenging design problems in genomics technology development

Recent advances in nucleic acid sequencing methods help researchers analyze long nucleic acid molecules (1,000 nucleotides or more in length), a technique known as long-read sequencing. One type of long-read sequencing, called nanopore sequencing, involves …

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Published on May 29, 2024 - 18:26 GMT

Scientists generate the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates

A team of researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have generated the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates. Published in Nature, these sequences uncover remarkable variation between the Y chromosomes of different …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 23:17 GMT

NIH invites press to discuss new investments in RNA research

RNA sequencing and the detection of RNA modifications have recently gained significant attention in the genomics community, punctuated by a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) outlining a roadmap for more …

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Published on May 2, 2024 - 13:10 GMT

Annual meeting supports NHGRI trainees in their research and careers

NHGRI is dedicated to fostering a strong and diverse genomics workforce. This is most directly pursued through the institute's suite of vigorous training programs, many of which convene each year for the NHGRI Research Training and Career Development …

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 22:30 GMT

Scientists discover over 100 new genomic regions linked to blood pressure

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Published on April 24, 2024 - 17:09 GMT

New DNA statue to be unveiled at NIH on National DNA Day

On April 25, National DNA Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will welcome a new statue, “The Ladder,” celebrating DNA and children. National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics …

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