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Dr. Joan Bailey-Wilson, who retired in September 2022, looks back on her 42-year career as a scientist and reflects on the rapid growth of the genomics field.
… I remember thinking I really loved science was when I was in the first grade. I did a demonstration for the parents … by Marie Curie. There were not a lot of women role models in the 1960s. She was an amazing scientist. She was married, … nobody can take away from you. It’s an investment in yourself and in your future. …
Fact Sheets
La hibridación fluorescente in situ brinda a los investigadores una manera de visualizar y mapear el material genético en las células de un individuo​.​ ​
… La hibridación fluorescente in situ (HFIS) brinda a los investigadores una manera de … hfis.jpg] ¿Qué es la HFIS? La hibridación fluorescente in situ (HFIS) brinda a los investigadores una manera de … Hibridación fluorescente in situ … La hibridación fluorescente in situ brinda a los investigadores una manera de visualizar …
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Heather Colley is a Lead Research Training and Career Development Program Officer at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… and experiences to individuals at every stage of their careers. Heather is committed to the idea that training … critical thinking, and creativity needed for the genomics landscape. Ms. Colley was also a program director in the Division of Genomic Medicine, National Human Genome …
Research Training
Competitive scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to support careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
… from disadvantaged backgrounds that are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related … the program provides up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living … (NHGRI) investigator, as well as one full year of research in an NHGRI laboratory. To be eligible for the UGSP, students …
Talking Glossary
La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para detectar y localizar una secuencia de ADN especÃfica en un cromosoma.
… Hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) … La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para … La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para … La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para …
News Release
Supporting early career investigators at the cutting edge of genomics.
… early career investigators at the cutting edge of genomics … of genomic advances. The amount of support to accelerate genomics research is expected to total approximately $500,000 … part of NIH, created the Genomic Innovators Awards in 2018. Unlike more traditional research grants, these …
News Release
The High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program is one of four internship subprograms in the NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research.
… to study after high school. But when a close relative in Liberia died from Ebola in 2014, Ms. Sannoh realized that her path to success would lead her to a career in medicine or global health. … Liberia] don't have the necessary resources or research in times of outbreak," said Ms. Sannoh. "That's why I want to …
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.
… I recently had the opportunity to highlight the progress in genomics over the last three decades – from the early years of the Human Genome Project to today’s efforts in tailoring medical care based on patients’ genomic … Strategic Planning events include: Perspectives in Comparative Genomics & Evolution Workshop on August 15-16 …
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A venue for trainees supported by NHGRI to present their research and form collaborations with other trainees and established researchers from training programs across the United States.
… Annual Meeting is a venue for trainees supported by NHGRI in the fields of genomic sciences, genomic medicine, and … Annual Meeting a venue for trainees supported by NHGRI in the fields of genomic sciences, genomic medicine, and …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the … (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities … study of a genetic condition with a history of inequities in research and clinical care. Postdoctoral fellows are …