RNA Day might have been yesterday, but we’re always obsessed with RNA here. Beyond all the exciting new RNA research, cutting-edge technologies are emerging that will be able to fully sequence RNA and all of its different chemical modifications. By uncovering these mysteries, scientists will be closer to determining the functions of different RNAs, potentially leading to many key insights about health, disease, diagnoses and treatments. Learn more about RNA with our new fact sheet, or even try folding an RNA paper model! https://lnkd.in/ekFMDrSZ
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Research
Bethesda, MD 43,091 followers
The Forefront of Genomics®
About us
NHGRI is the driving force for advancing genomics research at the National Institutes of Health. By conducting and funding world-class genomics research, training the next generation of genomics experts, and collaborating with diverse communities, NHGRI accelerates scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health. Learn more at http://genome.gov.
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http://www.genome.gov
External link for National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
- Industry
- Research
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, MD
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- human genome, genetics, genomics, ethical, legal and social issues , scientific research, clinical research, community outreach, policy, and healthcare
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31 Center Dr.
Building 31, Room 4B09
Bethesda, MD 20892-2125, US
Employees at National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
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Unless your research participants have full knowledge and understanding of your study, we simply won’t hear of it! Back to sleep!! Important reminder: If you are working with participants in a genomics study, participants need careful explanation about how their genomic information will be used during and after the study and what will happen with any unanticipated findings that might arise from sequencing their DNA. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKh4BGq3
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NIH’s Loan Repayment Program can repay up to $50,000 of student debt a year! The program is now open to individuals who work in clinical and health disparities research and those with terminal doctoral degrees or a master's degree in genetic counseling. Check NHGRI’s Loan Repayment Program page for more information and resources to see if you qualify: https://lnkd.in/eVH29CYU.
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) reposted this
Last week, I was delighted to give opening remarks at an NHGRI-organized symposium that explored the many dimensions of sex and gender in the genomics era. I want to thank all of the amazing experts who came together and discussed how sex and gender are both multifaceted and variable, while also providing insights into how the results of genomics research has been misused to support inaccurate claims about people in sexual and gender minority groups. I encourage you to watch the recording of this important event, which is now available on NHGRI’s YouTube channel, GenomeTV. https://lnkd.in/exqbBt9m
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We were so excited to have Emily Graslie join us today to give an awesome talk on the importance of science communication! And we just HAD to give her a tour of the Zebrafish lab…
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Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Hypertension can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other serious health conditions. In a new study, NHGRI researchers used data from the All of Us Research Program to look at a group of self-reported white, Black and Hispanic participants with hypertension — when their treatment started, what medications they were using to treat hypertension, and how effective those medications were. Compared to white participants, Black and Hispanic participants started medications when their blood pressures were higher and many of these drugs were less effective. The researchers also found that fewer Black participants were started on the recommended first-line medications compared to white and Hispanic participants. This study highlights racial and ethnic disparities amongst different populations in their treatment journeys. The results warrant future follow-up studies to further identify the reasons for these disparities, which may help to bridge these gaps. Importantly, since race and ethnicity are social constructs, these results do not demonstrate that biological factors are driving these observed differences; environmental, lifestyle, diet and other social determinants of health may affect drug effectiveness. Read about their study, published in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics: https://lnkd.in/eD7Qkz_f Learn more about the use of population descriptors in our factsheet: https://lnkd.in/eTHckrri
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Happening tomorrow, August 1! 🚨 Join science communicator Emily Graslie for an awesome talk about her career and making science engaging for everyone. Join us in person or virtually! https://lnkd.in/eHYHzxQe
Emily Graslie, host of the popular YouTube channel Brain Scoop, loves to make science fun for everyone! We are so thrilled to have Dr. Graslie visiting NHGRI and giving a talk at NIH on August 1 at 1 p.m. ET. She will discuss her journey from studio artist to science communicator, and how #scicomm can combat misinformation. Join us virtually or in person at NIH campus! https://lnkd.in/eHYHzxQe
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) reposted this
The 2024-2026 ASHG-National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Genomics and Public Service Fellows are off to a great start in their rotations. We’d like to shine a light on each fellow and their role with each organization. 🧬Jacqueline Cohen, MPH 🧬Mike Lopez, BS 🧬Sofia Martín, BA 🧬Maya Montgomery, BS 🧬Jessica Reinach, BS 🧬Elizabeth Roy, MPH 🧬Gabrielle Villard, BS 🧬Camerun Washington, MS, CGC 🧬Alison Wilcox, BA Learn more about them here👉 https://lnkd.in/eJVvqeYg #ASHG #HumanGenetics
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To have genomics research that’s gold-medal worthy, we need to look beyond having one human genome sequence! One sequence can’t possibly represent everyone’s genomic diversity. That’s why researchers are working on a pangenome, a collection of complete genome sequences in which human populations and their genomic variants are better represented! Researchers from the international Human Pangenome Reference Consortium have released a high-quality collection of complete reference human genome sequences! This will help make genomics studies more diverse and representative of all people! https://lnkd.in/eBNF7SXJ
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) reposted this
Last Friday, we were thrilled to host Kira Dineen, MS, LCGC, CG(ASCP)CM at NHGRI. Kira is the creator and host of DNA Today, an award-winning science and medicine podcast (which I have been a guest on several times). Kira gave an amazing lecture on podcasting and science communications, met with various institute staff members, and strategized with NHGRI leadership about communicating about genetics and genomic advances. We had such a great time discussing genomics and #scicomm with Kira!