National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research

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The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), on genetics, genomic research, training and programs related to the human genome initiative.

NACHGR performs second-level peer review for grant applications and determines the program priorities for NHGRI and the goals for the government's efforts in the International Human Genome Project (HGP). NACHGR meets three times a year.

NACHGR Charter (2024-2026)

NACHGR Roster (February 2026)

Latest Meeting

February 9, 2026

Open Session: 10:00am - 3:00pm

February 10, 2026

Closed Session: 11:00am - 1:00pm

All times in ET

Agenda and Documents

Upcoming Meetings

Meeting Date	Date/Times
Feb. 9-10, 2026	Feb. 9: Open Session: 10:00am-3:00pm Feb. 10: Closed Session: 11:00am-1:00pm
May 18-19, 2026	Agenda TBD
Sept. 28-29, 2026	Agenda TBD

In-person Advisory Council meetings take place at the following location:

6700B Rockledge Drive
Suite 1100
Bethesda, MD 20817

Past Meetings

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Past Director's Report-Related Documents

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Past Meeting Agendas and Documents

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Past Meeting Summaries

Working Groups

The council has established a series of working groups to provide more in-depth exploration and recommendations regarding complex issues facing the field of genomics.