U54HG013595

The Morehouse School of Medicine's Institute of Genomic Medicine Center for Genomic Diversity - Abstract – Overall this proposal outlines a program to establish a Center of Genomic Diversity at the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM).

Led by the Director of the Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine (ITGM), the program aims to enhance genomics research capacity, improve minority health outcomes, and advance workforce education.

The program focuses on elucidating novel genomic knowledge in racially and ancestrally diverse cohorts and investigating the interplay of social and biological determinants of health.

Through multiple projects led by esteemed faculty members, the program aims to uncover epigenetic changes related to stress and examine the utility of a diverse reference “pan”genome in gene expression profiling.

The program includes the Community Engagement Core, Genomics Workforce Diversity Core, and Administrative Core to facilitate community education, training, and data infrastructure.

Overall, the program aims to establish a sustainable genomics research environment, improve genomic tools for minority health research, and enhance education and dissemination efforts.

The Morehouse School Of Medicine

AS A LEADING AUTHORITY IN THE FIELD OF GENOMICS, THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NHGRI) IS TO ACCELERATE SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS THAT IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH BY DRIVING CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH, DEVELOPING NEW TECHNOLOGIES, AND STUDYING THE IMPACT OF GENOMICS ON SOCIETY. CONGRESS INITIALLY ESTABLISHED NHGRI TO CHARACTERIZE THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN GENOME, INCLUDING THE MAPPING AND SEQUENCING OF INDIVIDUAL GENES. THIS ALSO INCLUDES REVIEWING AND FUNDING RESEARCH PROPOSALS, DEVELOPING TRAINING PROGRAMS, COORDINATING INTERNATIONAL GENOME RESEARCH, COMMUNICATING ADVANCES IN GENOME SCIENCE TO THE PUBLIC, AND REVIEWING AND FUNDING PROPOSALS TO ADDRESS THE ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RESEARCH.NHGRI SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF METHODS, RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL HUMANS THROUGH ADVANCES IN GENOMICS RESEARCH. NHGRI SUPPORTS RESEARCH THAT ACCELERATES FOUNDATIONAL RESOURCES, TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, AND EXPERIMENTAL AND COMPUTATIONAL APPROACHES FOR BASIC GENOMICS AND FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS RESEARCH; FOR THE APPLICATION OF GENOMICS TO MEDICAL SCIENCE AND CLINICAL CARE; AND TO SUPPORT ETHICAL, LEGAL AND SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS (ELSI) RESEARCH CONCERNING SOCIETAL ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED, ESPECIALLY AS GENOMIC SCIENCE ADVANCES. FOR YEARS, NHGRI HAS PARTICIPATED IN THE NIH EFFORT TO TURN DISCOVERY INTO HEALTH BY HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES DEVELOP INNOVATIVE GENOMICS TECHNOLOGIES THAT IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAVE LIVES. NHGRI ALSO DEVELOPS AND SUPPORTS INITIATIVES THAT EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GENOMICS EDUCATION AND CAREERS, CULTIVATING GENOMICS TRAINING PROGRAMS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.

93.172 - Human Genome Research

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) [HHS - NIH]

Atlanta, Georgia 303101458 United States

Single Zip Code

Diversity Centers for Genome Research (U54 Clinical Trials Optional) (RFA-HG-22-026)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/29 to 01/31/30 and the total obligations have increased 79% from $2,492,722 to $4,452,897.