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Dr. Andy Baxevanis has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
… the Computational Genomics Unit at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). … for his distinguished contributions to the field of comparative genomics, particularly for using computational …
Event
NHGRI holds a pre-application webinar for potential applicants on the Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education NOFO on September 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET.
… NHGRI holds a pre-application webinar about the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) RFA-HG-23-002 , for potential … The webinar connections open 15 minutes in advance of the start time. During the webinar, NIH staff give an overview of the NOFO and application submission process and field …
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John Ohab, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and science communicator, has been named chief NHGRI's Communications and Public Liaison Branch.
… and science communicator, has been named chief of the Communications and Public Liaison Branch (CPLB) at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this role, he … CPLB is part of the Division of Policy, Communications, and Education (DPCE), …
Staff
Valentina Di Francesco is NHGRI's Chief Data Science Strategist and Director of the Office of Genomic Data Science within the NHGRI Office of the Director.
… NHGRI's first Chief Data science Strategist and Director of the Office of Genomic Data Science. In this role, she will provide … of microbial and mammalian genomes, including the human genome. Prior to that, she was a visiting research fellow at … is NHGRI's Chief Data Science Strategist and Director of the Office of Genomic Data Science within the NHGRI Office …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Adam Phillippy, Ph.D. as the founding director of the new Center for Genomics and Data Science Research within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program.
… to provide scientific leadership and shape direction of computational genomics in institute’s Intramural Research … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … NHGRI selects Adam Phillippy as first director of new Center for Genomics and Data Science Research …
OGDS
NHGRI held a second pre-application webinar for potential applicants on the Broadening Opportunities for Computational Genomics and Data Science Education NOFO on September 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET.
… held a second pre-application webinar about the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) RFA-HG-23-002 , for potential … The webinar connections opened 15 minutes in advance of the start time. During the webinar, NIH staff will give an overview of the NOFO and application submission process and field …
Research Funding
Bioinformatics and computational biology are cross-cutting areas broadly relevant and fundamental across the entire spectrum of genomics.
… Computational genomics has been an important area of focus for NHGRI since the beginning of the Human Genome Project. Today, however, advances in tools and … The NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision  highlights the importance of bioinformatics and computational biology by stating, “all …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green introduces incoming NHGRI DEO Director, Jennifer Troyer.
… To keep NHGRI’s website, genome.gov , at the cutting edge, the NHGRI Office of Communications recently implemented some new features that take advantage of the latest advances in web design and technology. These … case that variants in many genes contribute to the risk of developing traits and diseases. Scientists and clinicians …
Event
Identifying the ELSI challenges raised by Citizen Science in the context of biomedical research and identify ways for the NIH to address these ELSI issues.
… Explore the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Citizen Science … National Institutes of Health Fishers Lane Terrace-Level Conference Center … Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Citizen Science … ELSI challenges raised by Citizen Science in the context of biomedical research and identify ways for the NIH to …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI has four position openings for Health Scientist Administrators (Program Director and Scientific Review Officer). Program Director positions will have a special concentration in informatics and data science and will be located in the Division of Genomic Medicine, the Division of Genome Sciences, or the Office of Genomic Data Science. Scientific Review Officers will reside in the Division of Extramural Operations and will organize peer review meetings for all areas of genomic research at NHGRI.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has four position openings … The Program Directors will manage a portfolio of grants, provide scientific expertise and advice to NHGRI … groups. The Program Director in the position in the Division of Genomic Medicine  will provide …