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Established in 1989, NHGRI collaborates with the scientific and medical communities to catalyze genomic breakthroughs and supports the robust study and treatment of specific diseases with our colleagues at NIH. In this uniquely collaborative organization, everyone is focused on contributing to high-impact research and helping to apply new discoveries to the study of human health.

Vision and Mission | NHGRI
NHGRI Vision and Mission

NHGRI is the driving force for advancing genomics research at the National Institutes of Health, the largest biomedical research agency in the world.

Organizational Structure | NHGRI
Organizational Structure

NHGRI's organizational structure is divided into seven divisions and the Office of the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics research.

​Budget and Financial Information | NHGRI
Budget and Financial Information

Information about how the NHGRI receives its funding and decides how to spend its annual budget.

Timeline
NHGRI History and Timeline of Events

A timeline of notable events in the history of the National Human Genome Research Institute.

Policies and Guidance | NHGRI
NHGRI Policies and Guidance

A list of policies and guidance related to funding, genomic data sharing, and website operations at the National Human Genome Research Institute.

Staff Search | NHGRI
Staff Search

Search for names, email addresses, phone numbers and other contact information of NHGRI staff.

Our Culture

A highly diverse community of expertise and skill sets is needed to run a scientific organization like NHGRI. As researchers, clinicians, analysts, administrative staff and more, we're building our careers within a learning organization centered on scientific discovery. 

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Last updated: May 22, 2020