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NIH awards more than $64 million to for a database of human cellular responses called the Library of Integrated Network-based Cellular Signatures or LINCS.
… scientists' understanding of cell pathways and aid in the development of new therapies for many diseases. … supports grants for research and training and career development at sites nationwide. Additional information about … NIH awards aim to improve understanding of cell pathways, development of new therapies …
Professional Development
This is a fellowship program designed for recent undergraduates to gain exposure to and training in multiple career paths that advance public service for human genetics and genomics.
… diversity, equity and inclusion; and other workforce development initiatives. This is an ideal professional development opportunity for those seeking a two-year position … and public engagement; scientific, digital, and career development programs; and diversity, equity and inclusion …
Educational Resources
Susceptibility is a condition of the body that increases the likelihood that the individual will develop a particular disease.
Research at NHGRI
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
… understand inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development. MGB investigators focus on human genetics, … involve the direct study of human subjects as well as the development and use of experimental model systems, such as … questions regarding disease pathophysiology and human development. In addition to making extensive and selective …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… communications.  Fellows will actively participate in the development and dissemination of innovative and newsworthy … people with an advanced degree who are interested in the development, coordination, and implementation of innovative, … the fellows will participate in colloquia and professional development events designed for the broader Genomics and …
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Researchers developed a technique that will aid in a more accurate reconstruction of human genomes.
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Researchers funded by NHGRI’s Genome Technology Program include a wide range of investigators with a variety of scientific expertise.
… . Over the past 20 years, the program has fueled the development of novel technologies for studying the human … the program has since expanded and now supports the development of additional genomic technologies. These … tool to understand complex biological processes such as development and cancer.  …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights a strategic planning effort to establish a 2020 vision for genomics.
… examples of these areas include: genomic technology development; genomic variation and its functional … care; research and clinical training in genomics; policy development and implementation to enhance data sharing; and … funded by NHGRI. This resource was debuted at a policy development workshop held last September and hosted by the …
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NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… broadly applicable areas, such as genomic technology development; using genomic information in patient care; and …
Staff
Dr. Michael Smith is a program director in the Division of Genome Sciences at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… expertise to the Extramural Program to lead the technology development program and coordinate small business genomics … grantees can assist researchers broadly with technology development and small business genomic science.  His broad … Michael Smith, genomic technology development, cost of genome sequencing …