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The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green talks about the NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting, which provides a venue to foster support and a sense of community for NHGRI-funded trainees, equipping them with tools for success and more clarity about career possibilities.
… convene each year for the NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting. This year, the meeting — … … Last fall, NHGRI helped fund a new educational hub for early-career researchers in genomic data science. The hub … of Excellence in Genomic Science Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and …
News Release
Dr. Gahl honored for his leading efforts to diagnose and treat individuals with rare and undiagnosed diseases.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Dr. Gahl honored for his leading efforts to diagnose and treat individuals … investigator Bill Gahl, M.D., Ph.D., the prestigious Career Achievement Award. This award recognizes his undeterred commitment to …
Enhancing the Genomics Workforce
The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing the Genomics Workforce was developed to honor investigators who have made a significant influence on the development of the genomics workforce. The award recognizes efforts that provide and create career development opportunities for researchers from all backgrounds and helping to ensure that researchers have access to resources within their organization.
… The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing the Genomics Workforce was developed to honor … The award recognizes efforts that provide and create career development opportunities for researchers from all …
Research Funding
A list of current and previous Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) grant awards.
… Center for the Multiplexed Assessment Of Phenotype RM1 HG010461 … with a range of expertise from the general public to scientists and clinicians at research institutions. Our work … of human health? Will it contribute to strategies for early diagnostics and perhaps even the development of new …
Event
A series focusing on a specific topic of genomic research by pairing an early career researcher funded under NHGRI’s Genomic Innovator Award Program with an established researcher whose own contributions have paved the way for the specific research area.
… host a new seminar series based on its Genomic Innovator Award Program, which supports innovative work by early-career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of genomics careers.
… genomics leaders in policy, education, communications and scientific program management. … The National Human … and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of … and experienced community of people who have a heart for genomics and genetics,” said ASHG President Brendan Lee, …
Policy Issues
Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
… is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new … goals of synthetic biology projects. Some examples of what scientists are producing with synthetic biology are: … questions. Leading voices in bioethics, including the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals who wish to transition to … advance her career goals. … This fellowship program is for people with an advanced degree who are interested in …
News Release
Principal investigator-mentors guide new scientists to their next chapter.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … Principal investigator-mentors guide new scientists to their next chapter. … A DNA sequence in the … a vital role in transporting vitamin B12, important for the formation of healthy red blood cells and nerve … for my time here and am so excited for the next step in my career.” Like Ms. Benoit, Jorge Rodriguez-Gil made the most …
Funding for Research Training
NHGRI T32 frequently asked questions regarding post award and grants management.
… If the training grant award was issued in July and a stipend increase subsequently made effective the next … an increase? No. Any stipend increases are effective only for T32 program awards made with funds from the fiscal year …