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As director, Erin Ramos will lead the institute’s extramural programs in basic genomics research.
… Ramos to lead the institute’s extramural programs in basic genomics research … Erin Ramos, Ph.D., M.P.H., as the director of the Division of Genome Sciences (DGSci). DGSci funds basic science-oriented genomics research as part of NHGRI’s Extramural Research …
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NHGRI has appointed Dr. Jennifer Troyer as the incoming director as the incoming director of the Division of Extramural Operations (DEO) within NHGRI’s Extramural Research Program (ERP). She will provide leadership in coordinating the institute’s extramural research grants, operations and policies.
… to provide leadership for extramural grants, operations and policies. … Dr. Jennifer Troyer as the incoming director of the Division of Extramural Operations (DEO) within NHGRI’s … programs that support the institute’s mission to use genomics to advance human health. Dr. Jennifer L. Troyer, …
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) with ELSI program directors and NHGRI policy experts. Our hosts were Lawrence Brody, Ph.D., division director; Joy Boyer, B.A., program director; Dave … Ph.D., program director, all in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society; and Cristina Kapustij, M.S., Sonya …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… Discoveries in genetics and genomics are becoming increasingly relevant to everyday … while balancing accessibility and accuracy. The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human … The ASHG/NHGRI Genomics Communications Fellowship is designed for people …
Event
On January 11, 2021, NHGRI and The George Washington University organized an interactive webinar.
… 2021, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and George Washington University hosted an interactive … webinar, The Impact of COVID-19 in the Context of Society and Biology. The webinar addressed the following questions: … The Impact of COVID-19 in the Context of Society and Biology …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… from home. If you are seeking some virtual connections to genomics, I would like to offer some “remote learning” … Last month, Dr. Sara Hull (NHGRI Bioethics Core Director) and I answered questions about bioethics and genomics research on Twitter as part of #AskDrGenome . …
Outreach
15 examples of how genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways.
… Genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways. Here are … people made significant contributions to reviewing and selecting the curated resources, reviewing the content, and/orsharing ideas and stories for this Celebration. We are … 15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI has multiple position openings for Health Scientist Administrators in the Division of Genome Sciences, Division of Genomic Medicine, Division of Extramural Operations, and Office of the Director.
… for Health Scientist Administrators (Program Director and Scientific Review Officer) in the Division of Genome Sciences , Division of Genomic Medicine , Division of Extramural … HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. … funded consortia and working groups focused on genomics. Division of Genome Sciences candidates should have expertise …
News Release
The Social Genomics Project aims to understand what people around the world think about the intersections between genomics, genetics and society.
… Institute (NHGRI) are harnessing the power of social media and mobile phones to connect with research participants. … The Social Genomics Project, conducted by NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB), aims to understand … The Social Genomics Project aims to understand what people around the …
Staff
Dr. Lawrence Brody is a senior investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch and director of NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… that lead to perturbations in normal metabolic pathways and cause disorders such as cancer and birth defects. His laboratory focuses on identifying … in the latter group is not yet known, but their isolation and identification can lend insight into the mechanism of …