NLM Announcements

dbSNP's human build 150 has doubled the amount of RefSNP records! 05/08/2017 02:38 PM EDT dbSNP's Human Build 150 includes a large number of new submissions from the Human Longevity, Inc. (HLI) and TopMed, increasing the total number of Human RefSNPs in the database from 154 to 324 million. TopMed has also provided new allele frequency … Continue reading → Eleven eukaryotic annotations added to RefSeq in April 2017 05/08/2017 02:04 PM EDT In April, the NCBI Eukaryotic Genome Annotation Pipeline released new annotations in RefSeq for the following eleven organisms: Bombus terrestris (buff-tailed bumblebee) Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean fruit fly) Athalia rosae (coleseed sawfly) Dendrobium catenatum (a monocot) Phalaenopsis equestris (a monocot) Orbicella faveolata (stony coral) Pogona … Continue reading → Eleven eukaryotic annotations added to RefSeq in April 2017 05/08/2017 01:48 PM EDT In April, the NCBI Eukaryotic Genome Annotation Pipeline released new annotations in RefSeq for the following eleven organisms: NCBI to assist with NYGC Genomics Hackathon June 19-21 05/08/2017 01:21 PM EDT From June 19-21, 2017, the NCBI will assist in a bioinformatics hackathon at the New York Genome Center (NYGC). This hackathon will focus on advanced bioinformatics analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data, proteomics and metadata. To apply for this hackathon, complete this application (approximately 10 minutes to complete). Applications are due Monday, May 22, 2017 by 5 PM ET. NLM VSAC Publishes Updated Electronic Clinical Quality Measure Value Sets for 2018 Reporting 05/08/2017 01:06 PM EDT On May 5, 2017, The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Value Set Authority Center (VSAC), in collaboration with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published the 2017 annual update for the electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) value sets for eligible hospitals, eligible professionals and eligible clinicians. Providers may use these updated eCQM value sets to electronically report 2018 quality data for CMS quality reporting programs. Measures will not be eligible for 2018 reporting unless and until they are proposed and finalized through notice-and-comment rulemaking for each applicable program. CMS updates the specifications annually to align with current clinical guidelines and code systems so they remain relevant and actionable within the clinical care setting. CMS has re-specified all the updated measures using Quality Data Model (QDM) 4.3 based- Health Quality Measures Format (HQMF) version R 2.1. NCBI to assist with NYGC Genomics Hackathon June 19-21 05/08/2017 12:36 PM EDT From June 19-21, 2017, the NCBI will assist in a bioinformatics hackathon at the New York Genome Center (NYGC). This hackathon will focus on advanced bioinformatics analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data, proteomics and metadata. To apply for this hackathon, … Continue reading → Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to Coordinate Tour of NLM Traveling Exhibitions 05/08/2017 08:25 AM EDT NLM Traveling Banner Exhibitions Will Tour U.S. Military Bases in Germany from 2017 to 2021   This service is provided to you at no charge by the Office Of Communication and Public Liaison. This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. National Library of Medicine · 8600 Rockville Pike · Bethesda, MD 20894