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Media Availability
National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… Media Availability The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will celebrate its fourteenth annual National DNA Day on Monday, April 25, 2016. National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human … passed concurrent resolutions designating it as "National DNA Day." To mark this historic day, NHGRI is hosting events …
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. … years, depending on the annual review of the trainee's research accomplishments and the availability of …
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 research mission which is to accelerate scientific and … To apprise the community of research areas that support that mission, NHGRI periodically …
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 … present the latest findings in biomedical and clinical research, at a level geared towards advanced high school and …
News Release
NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will mark its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational … Celebrated on April 25th every year, National DNA Day aims to educate people about important scientific … is NHGRI's own senior investigator in the Genetic Disease Research Branch, William J. Pavan, Ph.D. His discussion is …
Outreach
A list of high quality educational activities to engage students on DNA Day.
… The DNA Day Team has curated a set of FREE educational materials … activities will provide inspiration for hosting your own DNA Day activity. … DNA Day Origami Activity Create a paper DNA helix origami and bring to life the double helix … two lesson plans into the classroom where students explore DNA, various DNA typing techniques, and their applications in …
News Release
DNA Day Reddit “Ask Me Anything” prompts rousing discussion.
… DNA Day Reddit “Ask Me Anything” prompts rousing discussion. … May 6, 2019. Each year on April 25 , we celebrate National DNA Day, which commemorates the completion of the Human … of DNA Day this year, on April 24, the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP) partnered with the NIH's National …
Talking Glossary
Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory method that involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample, most often to look for genomic variants associated with a hereditary or genetic disorder.
… Cell-Free DNA Testing … Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory method that involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample, most often to look … Cell-free DNA testing is a laboratory method that involves analyzing free (i.e., non-cellular) DNA contained within a biological sample, most often to look …
Talking Glossary
Next-generation DNA sequencing (abbreviated NGS) refers to the use of technologies for sequencing DNA that became available shortly after the completion of the Human Genome Project (which relied on the first-generation method of Sanger sequencing).
… Next-Generation DNA Sequencing … Next-generation DNA sequencing (abbreviated NGS) refers to the use of technologies for sequencing DNA that became available shortly after the completion of the … DNA sequencing establishes the order of the bases that make up DNA. Next-generation DNA sequencing (abbreviated NGS) refers …
Outreach
The DNA Day Starter Kit contains all of the materials you need to plan your classroom or community event.
… The DNA Day Starter Kit contains a style guide and all of the … DNA Day Starter Kit … The DNA Day Starter Kit contains all of the materials you need to … The DNA Day Starter Kit contains all of the materials you need to …