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Duke School of Medicine Genomic Seminar Series hosted by the Precision Genomics Collaboratory
Mon., Feb. 21, 4 – 5 p.m.
“Creating the Fourth Chapter of Human Genomics”
Eric Green, MD, PhD
Director, National Human Genome Research Institute
Location: 103 Bryan Research (Duke) & live streamed
To attend in person, please register here
Zoom link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/91326652217?pwd=cHZ5L1RMVVEycENVcmxvekl2dFFNUT09
Abstract:
The coming decade offers great promise for the field of human genomics. The growing insights gained from early studies of DNA and, in particular, the molecular biology revolution laid the foundation for the launch of the Human Genome Project just over three decades ago. Since then, genomics has become progressively entrenched within the bedrock of the biomedical research enterprise. Capitalizing on the momentum of the project’s successful completion in 2003, the field of genomics has since expanded and matured substantially, such that genomics now regularly plays a central and catalytic role in basic and translational research, and studies increasingly demonstrate the vital part that genomic information can play in clinical care. Looking ahead, the anticipated advances in technologies, biological insights, and clinical applications (among others) will lead to more widespread dissemination of genomics throughout biomedical research, a growing adoption of genomics into medical and public-health practices, and an increasing relevance of genomics in everyday life. To capitalize on these opportunities, the National Human Genome Research Institute is working to develop and implement new programs and initiatives that will help create the latest chapter in human genomics, with a particular emphasis on making genomics broadly and equitably integrated in medicine.
About:
As NHGRI director, Dr. Eric Green leads the Institute’s research programs and other initiatives. Prior to his directorship, Dr. Green led an independent research program for almost two decades, He was at the forefront of efforts to map, sequence and understand eukaryotic genomes. His work included significant, start-to-finish involvement in the Human Genome Project. These efforts eventually blossomed into a highly productive program in comparative genomics that provided important insights about genome structure, function and evolution. His laboratory also identified and characterized several human disease genes, including those implicated in certain forms of hereditary deafness, vascular disease and inherited peripheral neuropathy.
Throughout his career, Dr. Green has authored and co-authored over 375 scientific publications.
The School of Medicine Genomic Seminar Series hosted by the Precision Genomics Collaboratory is a forum for leading
researchers to present their high-level vision for genetics, genomics and ‘omics broadly, with a goal of appealing to
scientists, clinicians and trainees across the Duke University School of Medicine. The series will be held quarterly.