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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, 2018-2020

NACHGR Roster (February 2023)

 

Council Advisory Members

 

Latest Meeting

February 13-14, 2023

February 13, 2023: Closed Executive Session 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Open Session: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
February 14: Closed Session: 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

All times in EST

Open Session Agenda Webcast Director's Report-Related Documents

Upcoming Meetings

Meeting Date Date/Times
May 15-16, 2023 May 15: Closed Executive Session: TBD
Open Session: TBD
May 16: Closed Session: TBD
Sept. 18-19, 2023 Sept. 18: Closed Executive Session: TBD
Open Session: TBD
Sept. 19: Closed Session: TBD
Feb. 12-13, 2024 Feb. 12: Closed Executive Session: TBD
Open Session: TBD
Feb 13: Closed Session: TBD
May 20-21, 2024 May 20: Closed Executive Session: TBD
Open Session: TBD
May 21: Closed Session: TBD
Sept. 16-17, 2024 Sept. 16: Closed Executive Session: TBD
Open Session: TBD
Sept. 17: Closed Session: TBD

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

6700B Rockledge Drive
Suite 1100
Bethesda, MD 20871

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

Rudy Pozzatti, Ph.D.
Rudy Pozzatti, Ph.D.
  • Deputy Director
  • Division of Extramural Operations
Comfort W. Browne
Comfort W. Browne
  • Meeting Coordinator and Program Support Staff
  • DIvision of Extramural Operations

Last updated: February 12, 2023