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.
Latest Meeting
June 17, 2025
Closed Session: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
June 18, 2025
Open Session: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
All times in ET
Documents & Links
- NACHGR Agenda (June 2025)
- NACHGR Statement of Understanding (June 2025)
- Watch the NIH Videocast: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=56826
Note: The February 2025 Council Meeting was held as a Closed Session meeting on April 25, 2025.
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.
Contacts
- Director
- Division of Extramural Operations
- Deputy Director
- Division of Extramural Operations
- Program Specialist
- Division of Extramural Operations
Last updated: February 10, 2025