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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.
… NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting … The NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting a venue for trainees supported by …
News Release
Top genome scientists from over 20 countries have joined forces in an effort to improve cooperation and coordination of genomic medicine research worldwide.
… International collaboration aims to speed development of genomic medicine …
News Release
Research studies are now using polygenic risk scores to determine a person’s inherited risk for certain diseases, but there are inconsistencies in how these scores are calculated. NHGRI has published guidelines in Nature for how these scores should be reported.
Genetic Disorders
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females.
… Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females. … Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females. Women with this condition tend to be … identified one gene called SHOX that is important for bone development and growth. Missing one copy of this gene likely …
Educational Resources
An oncogene is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer.
… An oncogene is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer. … An oncogene is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer. …
News Release
NIH awards more than $64 million to for a database of human cellular responses called the Library of Integrated Network-based Cellular Signatures or LINCS.
… scientists' understanding of cell pathways and aid in the development of new therapies for many diseases. … supports grants for research and training and career development at sites nationwide. Additional information about … NIH awards aim to improve understanding of cell pathways, development of new therapies …
News Release
Funding to advance understanding of RNA biology and development of RNA-based technologies
… Funding to advance understanding of RNA biology and development of RNA-based technologies. … Funding to advance understanding of RNA biology and development of RNA-based technologies … Funding to advance understanding of RNA biology and development of RNA-based technologies …
Professional Development
This is a fellowship program designed for recent undergraduates to gain exposure to and training in multiple career paths that advance public service for human genetics and genomics.
… diversity, equity and inclusion; and other workforce development initiatives. This is an ideal professional development opportunity for those seeking a two-year position … and public engagement; scientific, digital, and career development programs; and diversity, equity and inclusion …
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… understand inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development. MGB investigators focus on human genetics, … involve the direct study of human subjects as well as the development and use of experimental model systems, such as … questions regarding disease pathophysiology and human development. In addition to making extensive and selective …
Educational Resources
Susceptibility is a condition of the body that increases the likelihood that the individual will develop a particular disease.