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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 changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease. … in understanding how disruptions in signaling pathways and transcription factors contribute to disease. Our …
News Release
NHGRI appoints Elizabeth Tuck as the director of its NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch to oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education.
… to oversee programs aiming to increase genomics literacy and education. … Tuck, M.A., has been appointed director of the Education and Community Involvement Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute … Elizabeth Tuck appointed director of NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch identifies and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and progression.
… The Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch seeks to identify and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and … The branch focuses on inherited and somatic (body cell) mutations that contribute to cancer … new technologies and bioinformatics tools for genome analysis that are integral to this discovery pipeline. In …
News Release
Researchers, clinicians, and computational biologists meet to consider future opportunities for NHGRI's Genome Sequencing Program.
… Genome researchers, clinicians, computational biologists and others will meet to consider the possible size, scope and future opportunities for the National Human Genome … Research Institute's (NHGRI) flagship Genome Sequencing Program (GSP) at a July 28 - 29 meeting in Bethesda, Md. …
Policies and Guidance
A webpage with information and associated FAQs that describe various expectations for data sharing that are specific to NHGRI-supported studies.
… genomic studies, including those submitting data to AnVIL and studies with an Alternative Data Sharing Plan.  Follow the standard process outlined in How to Register and Submit Your Study in dbGaP  (Steps 1 – 6) to register … Samples Lacking Explicit Consent for Future Research Use and Broad Data Sharing    Investigators seeking to submit …
Event
On May 23, 2023, NHGRI will host a webinar: ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy.
… topics: Overview of the NIH Data Sharing Management Policy Application of the DMS Policy to ELSI Research Data sharing templates and resources Q&A from webinar participants For questions … NIH Data Sharing and Management Policy NHGRI’s Data Sharing Policies and Expectations NIH …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch (MCIDGB) studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases. … that are disproportionately distributed by ethnicity and geography (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, heart and kidney …
Research Training
Three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) offers a three-year residency program in medical genetics that trains physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with genetic disorders. … clinical research, one of the few programs to do so; and grants access to the vast resources at the National …
Research Training
A mentored, pre-tenure track junior faculty position during which time the incumbent designs and implements an integrated, translational research program.
… The Physician Scientist Development Program (PSDP) is a mentored, pre-tenure track junior faculty position. The program lasts for three to five years during which time the incumbent designs and implements an integrated, translational research program. … of support for the program are that it is prospectively and stably funded, that defined mentorship is provided, and …
Research Training
The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students the opportunity to perform biomedical research with some of the world's best scientists.
… The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students at all … The program immerses students in a unique environment devoted to … development of novel methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of heritable and genetic disorders. In addition …