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Clinical research may yield new health-related information about volunteers who have chosen to participate in the studies.
… When conducting clinical research studies, scientists may discover new health-related … appropriate for the scientists to look for and share such research findings. … among researchers, ethicists, policymakers, and research participants about the return of individual research …
News Release
Clinical geneticist to lead NHGRI’s clinical genomics research efforts
… Clinical geneticist to lead NHGRI’s clinical genomics research efforts … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has appointed Benjamin Solomon, M.D., to lead the institute’s intramural Clinical Research Program , which provides oversight and … NHGRI appoints Dr. Benjamin Solomon as clinical director …
Research Funding
A list of scientific program analysts who carry out scientific analyses and project management duties in support of program directors in the NHGRI Extramural Research Program.
… Scientific program analysts support the genomics research programs and consortia funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). They carry out scientific … Meet the Scientific Program Analysts … Scientific Program Analysts … in support of program directors in the NHGRI Extramural Research Program. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… to support the new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program. The program will expand on the existing joint fellowships between … interested in policy, communications, education, and program management gain hands-on skills and experience in … by many genetic factors and disease development.  This research was funded by NIH with a grant to Steven Henikoff, …
News Release
Micro-sized technologies are among the approaches researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology.
… researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology through new grants from the National … available, are the last to be awarded by the Advanced DNA Sequencing Technology program of the National Human Genome … primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is …
News Release
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 Program, he now brings that expertise to NHGRI as the newest faculty member to join its Division of Intramural Research. … IEM. After medical school, residency and a fellowship in clinical biochemical genetics, Dr. McGuire landed a job at a …
News Release
NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… The National Institutes of Health will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of … - diseases, which eventually might be helpful for their clinical management." Pending available funds, NHGRI will …
Research Training
NHGRI funds training and career development programs at academic, medical and other institutions throughout the U.S.
… T32 Genome Science  Predoc Postdoc Institution Program Title Program Director(s) Program Support ✔  Harvard Medical School Training Program … T32 Genomic Medicine  Predoc Postdoc Institution Program Title Program Director(s) Program Support  ✔ …  ✔ University of Florida Training Program for Applied Research and Development in Genomic Medicine Julio Duarte …
Clinical Research
In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, scientists at the NIH highlighted an increased incidence of Parkinson disease among patients with GD and their families.
… Further understanding of this risk is a main focus of research of our team. … P, Pastores G, Zimran A, Goker-Alpan O, Sidransky E. Clinical course and prognosis in patients with Gaucher … (301) 827-1877 For Basic Research, Collaboration or Clinical Trials: Ellen Sidransky, M.D. …
Research Funding
Fosters basic and applied research on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research. ​
… The Centers of Excellence in ELSI Research bring investigators from multiple disciplines … Since its creation in 1990, the ELSI Research Program has supported a large body of research on a … arise as genetic and genomic research are integrated into clinical medicine and healthcare in a variety of settings.  …