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Mission and Goals

• The Mission Statement
  The vision and purpose behind the work at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
  
  
• All About the Human Genome Project
  The international research effort to determine the DNA sequence of the entire human genome.
  
  
• Goals and Planning
  The dynamic planning and assessment process that establishes NHGRI goals and sets the research agenda to achieve them.
  
  
• Long Range Planning
  The predominant themes of genomics research for next 10 to 20 years.
  
  
• Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research
  Funding and management for studies related to the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research.
  
  
• Training Programs
  Opportunities for professional training and career development for students, educators, health professionals and research scientists.

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Last Reviewed: October 21, 2009