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NHGRI-funded researchers to be honored with Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).  … independent research careers and show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology. "NHGRI has … said NHGRI director Dr. Eric Green.  2019 PECASE Award Winners (from left to right): Neville Sanjana, Adam …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the recipients for the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor given by the U.S. Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers.
… in genomics over the last three decades – from the early years of the Human Genome Project to today’s efforts in … information. The briefings are organized by the Coalition for the Life Sciences (CLS), an alliance of professional … public policies that advance basic biological research and its applications in medicine and other fields. The …
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Jeffery Schloss, Ph.D., Division of Genome Sciences director, was honored with the HHS Career Achievement Award for his work in genome sequencing technology.
… the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Career Achievement Award for his work in genome sequencing technology. HHS Secretary … been borne out." Jeffery Schloss and receives the HHS Career Achievement Award from Secretary Sylvia Burwell Dr. Schloss joined NHGRI …
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NHGRI is awarding Genomic Innovator Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five years.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute honors 12 early career investigators. … Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will … variation in drug response and provide guidelines for applying personalized medicine in American Indian and …
Careers and Training
Scientists and thousands of other professionals are using discoveries in genetics to revolutionize the world. This means careers in genetics and genomics are booming. And there are many other careers you don’t usually think of as science, like education, social work, and even law and the arts that are affected by this growth, creating even more career opportunities.
… Scientists and thousands of other professionals are using discoveries in … to revolutionize the world. This means careers in genetics and genomics are booming. And there are many other careers … arts that are affected by this growth, creating even more career opportunities. …
Educational Resources
Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… deleting a region of DNA or adding a new segment of DNA. For example, genetic engineering may involve adding a gene … species to produce a desired trait. Used in research and industry, genetic engineering has been applied to the … therapies, brewing yeasts, genetically modified plants and livestock, and more. …
Event
NHGRI will host a TiDHE ancillary event for trainees and early-stage career investigators at the 2022 ASHG Annual Meeting on October 27, 2022.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) will host an ancillary event for trainees and early-stage career investigators,  "NHGRI Building a Diverse Workforce: … Diverse Workforce: Listening to the Voices of Trainees and Early-Stage Scientists … NHGRI will host an ASHG Ancillary event for trainees and early-stage career investigators at the 2022 ASHG Annual …
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Supporting early career investigators at the cutting edge of genomics.
… Supporting early career investigators at the cutting edge of genomics … funding to six institutions as detailed below, to support early career researchers studying genome biology, genomic medicine, … and breeding mouse models. Mouse models are essential for biomedical research, with about 70% of NIH grant …
Funding Opportunities
The NHGRI Genomic Innovator Awards support highly innovative work by early career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or other team-science efforts. All awardees work on critical, emerging topics in genomics. These awards recognize creative endeavors with great potential to accelerate future genomics research.
… Genomic Innovator Awards support highly innovative work by early career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or … disorders, single-cell genomics, precision medicine and how the field handles massive amounts of genomic data. … RFA-HG-18-006 : Genomic Innovator Award (R35 Clinical Trial Optional)  NOT-HG-20-053 : Notice …
Funding Opportunities
Funding for New and Early-Stage Investigators
… the NHGRI mission is supporting researchers through their early career stages, enabling them to make the next scientific … field of genomics. NHGRI welcomes applications from new and early-stage investigators through standard routes (known … strongly encouraged to contact an NHGRI program director for guidance as the applicants develop their research …