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NHGRI researchers have shown that areas of the genome related to brain development harbor variants that may account for behavioral differences among different dog lineages.
… researchers understand how genomic variation can affect behavioral differences in humans. … to brain development harbor variants that may account for behavioral differences among different dog lineages. The … by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and published in the journal Cell , involved citizen science …
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Researchers identified connections in the brain that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may inherit from their parents.
… in the brain that children may inherit from their parents and are linked to the disorder. … these brain connections can help researchers discover and understand the genes associated with ADHD and, in the … B.M.B.Ch., Ph.D., senior author and an investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human …
News Release
The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… Communications and Public Liaison Branch … is rapidly becoming a fixture in our lives. Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, a three-day … number of issues that spring from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research, will be held on June …
Research Funding
The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has funded research grants from … RFA-HG-17-006 : Centers of Excellence in Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (CEER) (RM1) Expiration … Utah Center of Excellence in Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Jeff Botkin,  M.D., M.P.H, $3.9 …
Research Funding
NHGRI solicits grant applications that relate to its scientific priorities and research interests
… submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research or research training are investigator-initiated … proposals. These proposals are considered unsolicited, and follow the NIH standard schedule for submission, review and award. NIH institutes and centers also publish special …
Research Funding
A list of funding opportunities in genomics research provided by NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute supports research and training and career development opportunities in support of its … To apprise the community of research areas that support that mission, NHGRI periodically … funding opportunities in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts . For your convenience, we have also listed the …
Research Training
The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award provides full-time, semi-independent research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) is available to promising … who are interested in pursuing full-time, semi-independent research in National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) laboratories. … that are compatible with their academic interests and career plans. An important aspect of the postdoctoral …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine promotes the humane care and use of animals in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing.
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… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine (OLAM) promotes the humane care and use of animals in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing. … the research conducted at NHGRI, OLAM provides information and guidelines to NHGRI investigators on the proper care, use …
Research Training
The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students the opportunity to perform biomedical research with some of the world's best scientists.
… The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students at all levels the opportunity to perform biomedical research alongside some of the world's most accomplished … development of novel methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of heritable and genetic disorders. In addition …
Staff
Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Dr. Susan Persky is an associate investigator and head of the Health Communication and Behavior Unit. She … directs the Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) within the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) at the National Human … technological advancements into society. She trained as a social psychologist at the Research Center for Virtual …