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, 2018-2020

NACHGR Roster (February 2023)

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

Past Meetings

NACHGR

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.