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Research Training
Two-year fellowships for M.D.s and Ph.D.s in cytogenetics, biochemical genetics and molecular genetics.
… The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship Training Program is a … become laboratory directors with the expertise to oversee and interpret cytogenetic and molecular genetic tests … and outpatient clinics. *PhD must be in genetics, genomics, human genetics or a related field within the …
Clinical Research
This study evaluates patients with inherited metabolic disorders and related medical complications.
… The Clinical and Basic Investigations of Methylmalonic Acidemia study will … the genetic causes of the various types of these inherited metabolic disorders and the medical complications associated with them. … causes of these inherited metabolic disorders and the medical complications associated with them. People with MMA …
News Release
20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… 2014 highlights research on the use of DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records (EMRs) to better understand the underlying genomics of disease. Many of the studies point to new … Genetics , were co-authored by members of the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network. eMERGE is …
Staff
Dr. Charles Venditti is a chief and senior investigator of NHGRI's Metabolic Medicine Branch.
… from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1988 and was an M.D., Ph.D. scholarship recipient at Penn State … residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School (1996-1999) and a combined clinical and … development of experimental systems to study the genetics, genomics and biochemistry of organic acid metabolism in model …
News Release
Researchers recommend more rigorous clinical study of dietary management practices for patients with IEMs, which may result in reformulating some medical foods.
… Many "medical foods" are designed to help manage patients with rare inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs), and can help prevent serious and life-threatening complications. However, such special … which may in turn result in the need to reformulate some medical foods. In two studies appearing online August 13, …
News Release
Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… the patient to collect information about family history and symptoms, House and his team gather to generate a list of all possible causes and, through blood work and x-rays, weed out the wrong … of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch. But even with …
Educational Resources
Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations.
… Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic … Genetic Epidemiology, Healthcare, Medicine, Population Genetics, Genetic Disease … factors influence human traits, such as human health and disease. In many cases, the interaction of genes with the …
Administrative
The Financial Management Branch plans, directs and coordinates the financial management of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… The Financial Management Branch (FMB) plans, directs and coordinates the financial … The branch prepares, submits and defends the NHGRI budget to the … Institutes of Health (NIH), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the President and the Congress. The FMB …
Administrative
The Ethics Branch provides leadership, guidance and advice to NHGRI employees regarding ethical standards of conduct.
… of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch and the Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Health and Human Services. … to upholding the highest standards for patient safety and the ethical conduct of research. Such activities are …
Administrative
The Administrative Services Branch provides resources and services essential to the efficient operation of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… The Administrative Services Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) obtains and provides the resources and services essential to the efficient operation of the … activities such as equipment purchases, meeting support and travel; and ensuring that funds are spent legally. The …