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For Patients and Families
Genetic professionals provide information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions.
… Genetics professionals are health care professionals with specialized degrees and experience in medical genetics and counseling. Genetics professionals include … disorder by researching a family's history, evaluating medical records, and conducting a physical examination of the …
News Release
Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… chief of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch. But even with the information gathered … genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice. … Family history, Leslie Biesecker M.D., medical testing, genome sequencing and medical care, genomic …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… (NIH), and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), on genetics, genomic research, training and programs related to … peer review for grant applications and determines the program priorities for NHGRI and the goals for the … on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH. …
About NHGRI
NHGRI is advancing human health and spurring innovation by building bridges between our research laboratories and the academic, non-profit and private sectors.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is spurring innovation by building bridges between our … non-profit and private sectors. By partnering with NHGRI, your organization can benefit from collaboration with … NHGRI technologies, inventions and discoveries are available …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
… NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six … $1000 Genome Program Genetic Association Information Network (GAIN) … Genomics into Practice (IGNITE) Knockout Mouse Program (KOMP) Large-Scale Genome Sequencing and Analysis … Of DNA Elements Project (modENCODE) Molecular Libraries Program (MLP) Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Intramural Research Award recognizes research achievements by trainees in basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research.
… The NHGRI Intramural Research Award distinguishes meritorious … Sudre, Ph.D. Inset: Emily Holzinger, Ph.D. Every year, NHGRI recognizes outstanding trainees in the Division of … of research conducted within the NHGRI Intramural Research Program, including basic, clinical, and social behavioral …
News Release
The Genetic Counseling Training Program, a collaborative program between the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins University, will be undergoing program planning and development that will reshape training of genetic counselors across the career spectrum.
… Joint program involving NIH and Johns Hopkins University … leaders in the growing field of genetic counseling,” said NHGRI Director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. “With genomics being … degree program has been educating students in human genetics, genetic counseling, public policy, research …
About NHGRI
The Board of Scientific Counselors evaluates the NHGRI intramural research programs and provides periodic technical and scientific peer review.
… programs of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and provides periodic technical and scientific peer … programs of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and provides periodic technical and scientific peer … Donna Martin, M.D., Ph.D. The University of Michigan Medical Center Department of Pediatrics Genetics Division …
News Release
20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… research on the use of DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records (EMRs) to better understand the underlying … Genetics , were co-authored by members of the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network. eMERGE is … supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The …
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.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has multiple position openings for Health Scientist Administrators (Program Director and Scientific Review Officer) in the … of grants, provide scientific expertise and advice to NHGRI leadership, and participate in NHGRI and trans-National …