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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 (September 2023)

 

Council Advisory Members

NACHGR Advisors pictured from left to right: Eric Green, Lynn Jorde, Timothy Reddy, Peter Robinson, Gail Jarvik, Iftikhar Kullo, Nancy Cox, Laura Bierut and Rudy Pozzatti.  Not pictured: Kyle Brothers, Howard Chang, Judy Cho, Lisa Parker, Len Pennacchio and Olga Troyanskya.

Latest Meeting

September 18-19, 2023

September 18, 2023: Closed Executive Session 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Open Session: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
September 19: Closed Session: 9:00 a.m. - Adjourn

All times in EDT

Open Session Agenda

Upcoming Meetings

Meeting Date Date/Times
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
Feb. 24-25, 2025 Feb. 24: Closed Executive Session: TBD
Open Session: TBD
Feb. 25: Closed Session: TBD
May 19-20, 2025 May 19: Closed Executive Session: TBD
Open Session: TBD
May 20: Closed Session: TBD
Sept. 8-9, 2025 Sept. 8: Closed Executive Session: TBD
Open Session: TBD
Sept. 9: 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: September 14, 2023