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The USA Science and Engineering Festival is an opportunity to take part in hands-on genetics and genomics activities.
… Join NHGRI staff at the USA Science and Engineering Festival to take part in hands-on genetics and genomics activities. Here we've provided a few examples … Strawberry DNA Extraction Dr. Eric Green and Jenny Montooth from the National Human Genome Research …
News Release
The Human Genome Project has been awarded the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award for ground-breaking advances in the field of medicine.
… Genome Project has been awarded the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award for ground-breaking advances in the field of medicine. The … (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and the institute responsible for leading NIH's effort in the … and prevention. "I am honored to be accepting this award on behalf of the thousands of dedicated scientists …
Employment
Explore our full range of career opportunities at NHGRI and find one that fits your talents.
… We help scientists succeed at every stage of their careers. From … principal investigators, NHGRI fosters research training and the development of a highly skilled and diverse … world-class laboratories, or identify available funding for institutional and individual training at U.S. …
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NHGRI will provide approximately $5.8 million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new educational and research opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds, including those from groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical sciences.
… program will support educational activity at two different early career stages — undergraduate and master's degree level — to … who may not have sophisticated computing facilities. “This award will provide opportunities for students from different … About NHGRI and NIH …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking a postdoc to join the Systems Biology and Genome Engineering Section in Bethesda, Maryland.
… of Health is seeking a postdoc to join the Systems Biology and Genome Engineering Section (SBGE), in Bethesda, Maryland. … phenotypes. To tackle this question, we are developing and applying new high-throughput methods. This includes … meru@nih.gov . In your letter, describe your motivation for joining the Sadhu lab. If you have specific ideas of what …
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 researchers who are … that are compatible with their academic interests and career plans. An important aspect of the postdoctoral … Intramural Training Office, which serves as a focal point for training and career development and whose goal is to …
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 quality and significance. … 2016 Award Recipients. Front Row (left to right): Amy Bentley, … Intramural Research Program, including basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research. To date, thirty …
News Release
Four NHGRI researchers share the steps toward a career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students.
… Findley's high school biology teacher made science fun and interesting, inspiring her to pursue a career in science. Instead of becoming a physician as she'd … National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Social and Behavioral Research Branch. She studies the skin …
Profile
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.
… was when I was in the first grade. I did a demonstration for the parents that had a hot plate with boiling water on it. I held a pan of ice up above the steam, and it condensed and rained. It was so cool!  I was also really inspired by … Soo: How did you decide to study genetics, and specifically statistical genetics?   Bailey-Wilson: In …
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NHGRI hosted two Pathway to Independance awardees and supported 18 additional investigators at institutions nationwide.
… investigators through the Pathway to Independence (PI) award, also called the K99/R00 grant. In 2014, the National … Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) hosted two PI awardees and supported 18 additional investigators at institutions … issued Pathway to Independence awards to outstanding, early-career researchers around the country. Their academic …