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News Release
NIH expands its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements Project, which is creating a fundamental genomics resource scientists to study human health and disease.
… The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to expand its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements … (ENCODE) Project, which is generating a fundamental genomics resource used by many scientists to study human health and disease. … by ENCODE are organized by two groups: a data coordinating center, which houses the data and provides access to the …
Staff
Debbie Brathwaite is a program support specialist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Office of the Scientific Director (OSD), Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… a program support specialist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Office of the Scientific Director (OSD), Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH). She has … (NHGRI), Office of the Scientific Director (OSD), Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH). …
Health
Information about genomics competencies, patient care, and related partnership and outreach activities at NHGRI.
… Genomic knowledge is growing and ever-changing, and it’s crucial for health professionals to have a firm understanding of genomics to better serve their patients. These resources … For Health Professionals … and outreach activities at the National Human Genome Research Institute. …
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.
… Phillippy to provide scientific leadership and shape direction of computational genomics in institute’s Intramural Research Program. … Adam Phillippy, Ph.D. as the founding director of the new Center for Genomics and Data Science Research within the Institute’s …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… Genomics research is shaping the future of medicine. For … advances of this research to benefit everyone more equally and improve health equity, it is important that the diversity … research participants and policy makers. It is important for everyone to be informed about genomics research and to …
Fact Sheet
Participation in genomics research is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… of those processes are encoded in our DNA, which is based on the sequence of the four letters of life — A, C, G, and T. The dissimilarities among human genomes, referred to … across different human populations; some are rare and unique to specific families, while others are common and …
News Release
Researchers have conducted the first study to look at the genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African Americans.
… genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African Americans. They discovered that approximately 1 … in families. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and their African collaborators* published their …
Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers, and other organizations.
… An immersive experience in various settings, it allows for a deep dive into project, portfolio and program … Staff Clinician, Department of Pediatrics, NIH Clinical Center  The level of exposure to great leaders in the field … position: Health Scientist Administrator, All of Us Research Program, NIH  I worked in a clinical setting for …
Event
The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
… Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics … Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities) and the Office of …
Research Funding
The CEGS Program supports multi-investigator, interdisciplinary research teams who develop novel and innovative genomic research projects.
… in 2000 to stimulate the development of novel approaches for conducting biomedical research at genomic scale. CEGS develop new concepts, … by a high degree of novelty, very high potential impact on the field, an integrated approach, and the ability to take … : Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) (RM1)  For more information about NHGRI funding opportunities, …