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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.
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… inherited components of human disease. He is interested in studying genetic mutations that lead to perturbations in normal metabolic pathways and cause disorders such as … developing a disease; variants of this type, such as those in known breast cancer-linked genes, are of great medical …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes the inaugural class of the ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program.
… I received an informative update about all-things human genomics going on Down Under. The week included visiting … years ago, and it is truly amazing how much has happened in genomics since then, including some impressive advances in genomic medicine implementation. You can see photos from …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2025 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Erin Ramos as the new director of the Division of Genome Sciences (DGSci).
… The new year is getting off to a typical genomics-energized start for NHGRI. We just updated our … architecture , long-read DNA sequencing , and pangenome . In addition to definitions, this resource includes … from experts at NHGRI. Look out for more terms to come in 2025! By the simple coincidence of scheduling, I am in the …
About NHGRI
The Genomic Data Science Working Group facilitates engagement of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on genomics and data science issues.
… Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on complex issues at the interface between genomics and data science. … The NHGRI Genomic Data Science Working Group was created in 2017 as a subcommittee of the National Advisory Council … leaders about relevant trans-National Institutes of Health issues related to data science, for which NHGRI is frequently …
Research Funding
The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the participating NIH institutes, centers, and offices (ICOs) on the investigator-initiated ELSI Research Grants (R01, R21, R03). Program Officer(s) contact information is also included for each ICO.
… (R01 , R21 , R03 ) Since its creation in 1990, the ELSI Research Program has supported a large body … addresses the new and sometimes unexpected ways that genomics interacts with many aspects of daily life, from how … and many research projects will likely address issues that cut across areas. A more detailed discussion of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Dr. Adam Phillippy as the founding director of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research (CGDSR).
… yours — and here’s to a 2024 featuring many breakthrough genomics advances! Last year ended with exciting news from … of two events that I had the pleasure of participating in last month. Brendan Lee, MD., Ph.D. , and I recorded an …  website and other podcast platforms. And as mentioned in last month’s The Genomics Landscape , the National …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
… late last month. This budget provides $48.6 billion in base funding across NIH, which is an increase of … budget for this fiscal year is essentially the same as in 2023. Of course, now our attention will quickly turn to Fiscal Year 2025, which begins in less than six months! All the best,  …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., spotlights the NHGRI Extramural Research Program and how it takes a dynamic approach to it's research portfolio to help foster groundbreaking advances in genomics.
… breakthroughs for diseases by making “pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies and broadly applicable … on Wednesday, August 11, will be geared toward research on genomics, biomedical engineering and imaging, and health …  Pursue advances in genomics as part of a vibrant global community of genomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… is here, and with it comes many opportunities to engage in areas related to genomics and the biomedical research enterprise. Recently, … for talented, early-career scientists interested in pursuing careers at NIH’s Intramural Research Program … open science and data sharing are done in ways that are ethical and equable, and that the data are shared with …
Staff
Joy Boyer was a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program since 1996. As a program director in the NHGRI Division of Genomics and Society, Joy oversees a portfolio of research, … Joy Boyer was a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society. …