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Historical Collections
The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual exhibits using archival materials from our own special collections to tell interesting and important stories from the Human Genome Project and the larger history of genomics.
… The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual exhibits using archival materials from our own … from the Human Genome Project and the larger history of genomics. … The NHGRI History of Genomics Program produced this series of virtual exhibits …
News Release
Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes investigators with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human health.
… The New York Academy of Medicine honors NHGRI Scientific Director for advances in … genetic epidemiology and efforts to enhance the diversity of the human genetics field. … in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes …
Staff
Dr. Shurjo Sen is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences who manages a portfolio of grants focused upon genomic data sciences, and is particularly interested in transitioning genomics from a centralized data repository model to cloud-based collaborative science.
… program director in 2019 and manages a portfolio of grants at the intersection of data science and genomics. Apart from a wide-ranging interest in computational genomics, his specific focus areas … clinical, and bioethics research at the intersection of machine learning and genomics. Cell Genom . 2024 Jan 10; …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… Charles Rotimi, Ph.D. , was featured on the cover of the March issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics . This eye-catching cover pointed to the … The dogs of Chernobyl: Demographic insights into populations … The study found two genetically distinct populations of dogs living in the industrial areas of the power plant and …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… Autism represents a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social … autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) - represent a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social … activities and interests. The ASDs include a variety of medical autism diagnoses, which vary in the severity of …
Policies and Guidance
Guidance describing NHGRI’s position on appropriate third-party involvement.
… and contract-recipients sometimes seek or receive offers of support from companies or other third parties (e.g., … regarding third-party support, prevent potential conflicts of interest, and preserve scientific objectivity. This guidance … computational or laboratory service) with the recipient of an NHGRI-funded cooperative agreement or contract. …
News Release
NIH researchers have identified a gene that makes yeast resistant to a lethal toxin.
… yeast colony on sensitive yeast Pictured is a colony of yeast secreting a toxin that kills neighboring yeast … yeast colony on sensitive yeast Pictured is a colony of yeast secreting a toxin that kills neighboring yeast … colony on partially sensitive yeast Pictured is a colony of yeast secreting a toxin that kills neighboring yeast …
Event
The Current Topics in Genome Analysis lecture series offers a mixture of local and outside speakers covering the major areas of genomics.
… will be using this mailing list to remind everyone of upcoming lectures, as well as to notify participants of any announcements or changes to the course schedule. Click … that the speaker and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this …
Administrative
The Ethics Branch provides leadership, guidance and advice to NHGRI employees regarding ethical standards of conduct.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Office of Ethics assists NHGRI employees to adhere to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch and the Supplemental Standards of … standards and transparent policies in order to avoid conflicts of interest. The Office of Ethics is charged with …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… Service Fellowship Program recognizes the importance of diverse career paths to inform and advance genomics and … and graduate levels. Submit the Fellowship Interest Form  to receive more information about the fellowships, including notice of application windows. …