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Research Funding
A list of funding opportunities in genomics research provided by NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute supports research and training and career development opportunities in support of its research mission which is to accelerate scientific and … To apprise the community of research areas that support that mission, NHGRI periodically …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Intramural Research Award recognizes research achievements by trainees in basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research.
… The NHGRI Intramural Research Award distinguishes meritorious research accomplishments for a single, notable research achievement or a larger body of work of exemplary … outstanding trainees in the Division of Intramural Research by granting the NHGRI Intramural Research Award. …
Research Funding
NHGRI solicits grant applications that relate to its scientific priorities and research interests
… submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research or research training are investigator-initiated proposals. These … special grant solicitations targeted toward specific research interests and priorities. Program announcements (PA) … staff, use either the Content Map for Contacts by Research Area  or the Contacts by Research Area: Search . …
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.
… Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support scientific exploration … prevent, detect and better treat disease. In some cases, research participants may also gain some individual benefit, … A wide range of genomic research studies need participants, each with …
Staff
Dr. Adebowale Adeyemo is an associate investigator and deputy director of NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… papers describing: the first genome scan for obesity in an African population, the first genome-wide linkage analysis for serum lipids in an African population, the first study of genetic structure in … study (GWAS) for hypertension and blood pressure in African Americans. Dr. Adeyemo is currently co-chair of the …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human … Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), on genetics, genomic research, training and programs related to the human …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and their collaborators, have successfully used facial analysis software to diagnose Noonan syndrome in Africans, Asians and Latin Americans.
… Researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes … and clinical criteria, the researchers compared 161 white, African, Asian and Latin American children with Noonan … traits), syndrome, continental region of residence and genomic and molecular diagnosis. Previously, the only …
Research Training
Institutional and individual funding from NHGRI to help scientists develop research and professional skills.
… to improve human health. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both institutional and … : Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Pediatric Research (LRP-PR) NOT-OD-24-136 : Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research (LRP-HDR) NOT-OD-24-137 : Extramural Loan Repayment …
Staff
Dr. Charles Rotimi is the scientific director of and NIH Distinguished Investigator in the Division of Intramural Research. He also serves as the director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… to the NIH in 2008 to found the trans-institute Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, with the mission of … populations with particular emphasis on populations of the African Diaspora. His team published the first genome-wide … actively participating in the development of international genomic resources including the HapMap, the 1,000 Genome and …
Research Training
The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award provides full-time, semi-independent research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) is available to promising … who are interested in pursuing full-time, semi-independent research in National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) laboratories. … years, depending on the annual review of the trainee's research accomplishments and the availability of …