The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) recently launched a new round of strategic planning that will establish a ‘2020 vision for genomics’ and culminate in the publication of a new NHGRI strategic plan in October 2020. As with past strategic planning efforts, NHGRI is soliciting input from the broader research and public communities to help shape the 2020 strategic plan.

As part of this effort, NHGRI is convening a Town Hall at the University of Washington, Seattle, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. At this event, the Institute aims to gather ideas and feedback from researchers, trainees, industry experts, healthcare professionals, and other interested stakeholders about current and future opportunities in genomics research and applications. We welcome your participation in this and other strategic planning events. More information about the event, including details about registration, will be posted on genome.gov/genomics2020/ and distributed soon.