Organizational Structure

The National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) organizational structure is divided into six divisions and the Office of the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics research.

Overview

In 2012, NHGRI formally reorganized its institutional structure by dividing the institute's Extramural Research Program into four new divisions and promoting to division status the office overseeing policy, communications, and education, and the office overseeing administration and management. The reorganization was approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and announced at the 66th meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. The organizational structure is intended to support the institute's expanding mission, which has evolved from the singular focus on the Human Genome Project to pursuing an exciting and broad set of opportunities for using genomics to advance medicine and improve human health.

Overview

In 2012, NHGRI formally reorganized its institutional structure by dividing the institute's Extramural Research Program into four new divisions and promoting to division status the office overseeing policy, communications, and education, and the office overseeing administration and management. The reorganization was approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and announced at the 66th meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. The organizational structure is intended to support the institute's expanding mission, which has evolved from the singular focus on the Human Genome Project to pursuing an exciting and broad set of opportunities for using genomics to advance medicine and improve human health.

Office of the Director

The Office of the Director oversees general operations; administration; communications; and genomic data science activities for the National Human Genome Research Institute.

Division of Extramural Operations

The Division of Extramural Operations conducts the review of NHGRI's grant applications and grants management.

Division of Genome Sciences

The Division of Genome Sciences supports and accelerates foundational resources, technology development, experimental approaches, in basic genomics and functional genomics research. The Division also oversees a number of transformational initiatives and programs in genomic sciences.

Division of Genomic Medicine

The Division of Genomic Medicine promotes the NHGRI's efforts to advance the application of genomics to medical science and clinical care.

Division of Genomics and Society

The Division of Genomics and Society focuses on the societal issues that need to be studied and addressed as genomics advances.

Division of Intramural Research

The Division of Intramural Research conducts scientific studies in NHGRI's labs on and around the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md.

Division of Management

The Division of Management oversees a wide range of NHGRI activities, from financial management to administrative services to information technology.

Last updated: March 11, 2025