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Division of Genome Sciences

The Division of Genome Sciences supports and accelerates foundational resources, technology development, experimental approaches, in basic genomics and functional genomics research.  The Division also oversees a number of transformational initiatives and programs in genomic sciences.

Overview

The division supports and accelerates foundational resources, technology development, experimental approaches, data science and analytical tools that transform genome science to facilitate research on the function of the genome in human health and disease. In conducting its mission, the division also:

  • Assesses the need for research and research training in genome sciences and related areas.
  • Determines program priorities in genome sciences and related areas and recommends funding levels.
  • Prepares reports and analyses to assist institute staff and advisory groups in carrying out their responsibilities.
  • Collaborates with the other NHGRI extramural research divisions to establish a balance of resources, personnel, and research and training budgets to achieve NHGRI goals.
  • Provides expert advice to the director of NHGRI on various aspects of genome sciences.
  • Collaborates with the other NHGRI divisions, other National Institutes of Health Institutes and Centers, and other agencies and entities, nationally and internationally.
  • Maintains an awareness of research efforts in relevant program areas.
  • Overview

    The division supports and accelerates foundational resources, technology development, experimental approaches, data science and analytical tools that transform genome science to facilitate research on the function of the genome in human health and disease. In conducting its mission, the division also:

    • Assesses the need for research and research training in genome sciences and related areas.
    • Determines program priorities in genome sciences and related areas and recommends funding levels.
    • Prepares reports and analyses to assist institute staff and advisory groups in carrying out their responsibilities.
    • Collaborates with the other NHGRI extramural research divisions to establish a balance of resources, personnel, and research and training budgets to achieve NHGRI goals.
    • Provides expert advice to the director of NHGRI on various aspects of genome sciences.
    • Collaborates with the other NHGRI divisions, other National Institutes of Health Institutes and Centers, and other agencies and entities, nationally and internationally.
    • Maintains an awareness of research efforts in relevant program areas.

Research Programs

Unsolicited, Investigator-Initiated Research

NHGRI strongly supports unsolicited, investigator-initiated research, which are funded under NIH-wide “parent” Program Announcements (PAs), as well as PAs or PARs targeting specific scientific topics. Investigator-initiated means you create an application in any area of science NIH supports. 

 

To learn more about the research areas we support and the appropriate contacts, please visit the Content Map for Contacts by Research Area or the Contacts by Research Area: Search.

 

For more information, please visit NHGRI's Research Funding.

Funding Opportunities

  • Advancing Genomic Technology Development for Research and Clinical Application (NOSI)
    NOT-HG-24-012
    Expiration Date: January 10, 2027
     
  • Developing Novel Theory and Methods for Understanding the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
    PAR-23-302
    Application Due Dates: Standard Dates
    Expiration Date: January 8, 2027
     
  • Developing Novel Theory and Methods for Understanding the Genetic Architecture of Complex Human Traits (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
    PAR-23-301
    Application Due Dates: Standard Dates
    Expiration Date: January 8, 2027
     
  • Informatics Tools for the Pangenome (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
    RFA-HG-23-026
    Application Due Dates: November 1, 2023; March 3, 2025
    Expiration Date: March 4, 2025
     
  • Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)
    PAR-22-107
    Application Receipt Date(s): June 21, 2024
    Expiration Date: June 22, 2024
     
  • NHGRI Technology Development Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
    RFA-HG-24-013
    Application Receipt Date(s): April 2, 2024
    Expiration Date: April 3, 2024
     
  • Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
    RFA-HG-22-001
    Application Receipt Date(s): March 4, 2022; February 28, 2023; February 27, 2024
    Expiration Date: February 28, 2024

Division Staff

Leadership

Carolyn M. Hutter, Ph.D.
Carolyn M. Hutter, Ph.D.
  • Director
  • Division of Genome Sciences

Program Directors

Alexander Arguello
Alexander Arguello, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Lisa Chadwick
Lisa H. Chadwick, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Adam Felsenfeld, Ph.D.
Adam Felsenfeld, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Extramural Programs Branch
Colin Fletcher, Ph.D.
Colin Fletcher, Ph.D.
  • Program Director, The Knockout Mouse Project (KOMP)
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Temesgen Fufa
Temesgen D. Fufa, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Daniel A. Gilchrist, Ph.D.
Daniel A. Gilchrist, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Stephanie Morris
Stephanie A. Morris, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Ian Nova
Ian C. Nova, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Mike Pazin, Ph.D.
Mike Pazin, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Ajay Pillai, Ph.D.
Ajay Pillai, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Shurjo Sen
Shurjo K. Sen, Ph.D.
  • Program Director
  • Office of Genomic Data Science
Elise Feingold
Elise Feingold, Ph.D.
  • Scientific Advisor for Strategic Implementation
  • Division of Genome Sciences

Program Specialist

Ismail Safi
Ismail Safi, Pharm.D.
  • Program Specialist
  • Division of Genome Sciences

Program Analysts

Jake Baroch
Jake Baroch, B.S.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Sara Currin
Sara Currin, B.S.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Maya Vanzanten
Maya VanZanten, B.S.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Riley Wilson
Riley Wilson, B.S.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Ben Cubert
Ben Cubert, M.S.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Sarah Anstice
Sarah Anstice, B.S.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Nicholas Nguyen
Nicholas Nguyen, MHS, PA-C
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Afia Asare
Afia Asare, B.S.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Alessandra Serrano-Marroquin
Alessandra L. Serrano Marroquin, B.A.
  • Scientific Program Analyst
  • Division of Genome Sciences

Special Volunteers

Lisa Brooks
Lisa D. Brooks, Ph.D.
  • Volunteer
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Jennifer Strasburger
Jennifer Strasburger, M.S.
  • Volunteer
  • Division of Extramural Operations

Support Staff

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Ashley Smith
  • Support Staff
  • Division of Genome Sciences
Amalia M. Sobalvarro
Amalia M. Sobalvarro
  • Support Staff
  • Division of Genome Sciences

Last updated: February 14, 2024