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El cáncer es una enfermedad en la que algunas células del cuerpo crecen fuera de control. Hay muchos tipos diferentes de cáncer, y cada uno comienza cuando una única célula adquiere un cambio genómico (o mutación) que le permite dividirse y multiplicarse sin control.
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch (MCIDGB) studies the genomic and social determinants … that are disproportionately distributed by ethnicity and geography (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, heart and kidney … advances research into the role of culture, lifestyle, genetics and genomics in disease etiology, differential …
News Release
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like losing control of everything.
… Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like losing control of everything. … In the wake of such a diagnosis, patients, family and friends often yearn for more information. Is it … tumor with harsh drugs or risky surgery or may take a wait-and-see approach with an aggressive tumor - neither of which …
News Release
A the largest genomics study of clear cell endometrial cancer (CCEC) tumors has identified mutations in the TAF1 gene.
… NHGRI Communications and Public Liaison Branch … In the largest genomics study of clear cell endometrial cancer (CCEC) tumors to date, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) researchers and their collaborators have identified mutations in the TAF1 … Largest Study of Its Kind Endometrial cancer is the most commonly diagnosed gynecological cancer …
News Release
Researchers are trying to understand a process whose rules are constantly being written and rewritten by cancer's rogue cells: who will more likely relapse.
… For a patient with cancer, two of the most important words in the oncologist's lexicon begin with the letter "r": remission and relapse. Many patients will hear the word remission - meaning both their symptoms and cancer are abating. Some may even get to full remission - no …
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 …
Research Funding
Effort to accelerate understanding of the molecular basis of cancer using genome analysis technologies, including large-scale genome sequencing.
… The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) was a joint effort of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), … NIH completes in-depth genomic analysis of 33 cancer types  (2018)  The Cancer Genome Atlas publishes results for bile duct, uterine and breast cancer  (2017)  TCGA study identifies genomic …
News Release
NIH-funded researchers completed the PanCancer Atlas from over 10,000 tumors representing 33 types of cancer.
… known as the PanCancer Atlas, on a data set of molecular and clinical information from over 10,000 tumors representing 33 types of cancer. … Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. "This analysis provides cancer researchers with unprecedented understanding of how, where and why tumors arise in humans, enabling better informed …
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 …