The
National Human
Genome Center
at Howard University
is a comprehensive
resource for
genomic research
on African Americans
and other African
Diaspora populations,
distinguished
by a diverse
social context
for framing
biology as well
as the ethical,
legal, and social
implications
of knowledge
gained from
the human genome
project and
research on
genome variation.
The vision for
the NHGC is
founded upon
Howard University’s
history of providing
leadership for
America and
the global community
in the critical
areas of education,
health, and
social justice.
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Mission
The
mission of the National
Human Genome Center
is to explore the
science of and teach
the knowledge about
DNA sequence variation
and its interaction
with the environment
in the causality,
prevention, and treatment
of diseases common
in African American
and other African
Diaspora populations.
Goal
The
goal of the NHGC is
to bring multicultural
perspectives and resources
to an understanding
of human genome variation
and its implications
for disease prevention
and health promotion.
Core
Research Units
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Core
Laboratory - Director,
Paulette Furbert-Harris,
Ph.D.
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Genetic
Epidemiology
- Director, Charles
Rotimi, Ph.D.
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GenEthics
- Director, Charmaine
D. Royal, Ph.D.
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Molecular
Genetics -
Director, Georgia
M. Dunston, Ph.D.
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Statistical
Genetics and Bioinformatics
- Director, George
E. Bonney, Ph.D.
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