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NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… Researchers at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome. Health disparities … and homelands despite decades of health disparities research . The role of the microbiome on ethnic and racial …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies the mechanisms by which genetic … A major focus of the branch's research lies in understanding how disruptions in signaling … of these investigations. Ongoing efforts include research aimed at understanding genetic contributions to a …
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… (ARDI): Advancing Genomic Medicine through rare diseases research in Africa Gabor T. Marth Martin Tristani-Firouzi … Historically, NHGRI has largely funded genomic medicine research through multi-disciplinary consortia. The AGMR … NHGRI’s genomic medicine portfolio to include focused research projects that propose nimble, flexible approaches to …
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.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human … Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), on genetics, genomic research, training and programs related to the human genome …
Staff
Dr. Sergey Koren is an associate Investigator in the Genome Informatics Section of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research.
… Statistical Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute. After completing his M.S., Dr. Koren … as generated by Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) and Oxford Nanopore (ONT) instruments) for high-quality assembly. This … highly accurate (over 99% accurate) long reads. His research showed that, through several algorithms, data …
Research Funding
Policies and guidance regarding research funding from the NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… federal agency responsible for biomedical and behavioral research and research training. As such, it is accountable to Congress and … the general public for responsible stewardship of federal research dollars. Sound management of research funds requires … Policies and guidance regarding research funding from the National Human Genome Research …
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NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease … A Global Research Endeavor Studies have shown that African populations … program. H3Africa supports African scientists conducting research on the genetic and environmental factors of disease. …
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The Physician-Scientist Development Program helps physicians develop research programs dedicated to the disorders they specialize in.
… and, armed with training from the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Physician-Scientist Development … newest faculty member to join its Division of Intramural Research. … Program, which began in 2003, helps physicians develop research programs dedicated to the disorders they specialize …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic disorders, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and kidney disease.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) uses genomic … led by or in collaboration with the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health. … countries in Africa. View a summary description of our research projects below. In addition, we maintain productive …
Research Training
Competitive scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to support careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
… biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. … The UGSP offers scholarship support, paid research training during the summer, and paid employment and … under the mentorship of an National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) investigator, as well as one full …