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Staff
Dr. Gerard Bouffard directs the Bioinformatics Group at the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC).
… Dr. Bouffard performed data management and analysis for a YAC-based, STS content physical map of human chromosome … Bioinformatics Group, where he quickly established tools for sample tracking, data management and data analysis for a state-of-the-art DNA production facility. In the 14 …
Research Funding
The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the participating NIH institutes, centers, and offices (ICOs) on the investigator-initiated ELSI Research Grants (R01, R21, R03). Program Officer(s) contact information is also included for each ICO.
… have been identified by the participating NIH institutes, centers, and offices (ICOs) on the investigator-initiated … ). Program Officer(s) contact information is also included for each ICO. … ways in which they interpret, frame, and portray genomics for themselves and others. May include influence or …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for consideration to the GMWG, please email: GMWG@nih.gov . … Year in Review 2019 Genomic Medicine Year in Review Search for specific publications by title, author, category and/or by date range.  For an explanation about the selection criteria and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… then a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of genomics pioneer Maynard Olson at Washington University … to have been awarded one of the first center grants for the Human Genome Project by the then-named National Center for Human Genome Research. For that grant, I led a small …
News Release
NIH expands its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements Project, which is creating a fundamental genomics resource scientists to study human health and disease.
… (ENCODE) Project, which is generating a fundamental genomics resource used by many scientists to study human … a network of researchers to develop and apply methods for mapping candidate functional elements in the genome, and … the scope of these efforts to include characterization centers, which will study the biological role that candidate …
Staff
Dr. Sergey Koren is an associate Investigator in the Genome Informatics Section of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research.
… Genome Informatics Section, Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research … Maryland, College Park, where he developed several tools for metagenome assembly and analysis. In 2010, Dr. Koren … and pioneered the use of single-molecule sequencing for the reconstruction of complete genomes. In 2015, Dr. …
News Release
NIH recently awarded approximately $6.8 million in grants to several research teams to study the biology of rare and undiagnosed diseases.
… The funding establishes two new research centers, including a Model Organisms Screening Center and a … Finally, a one-year grant supports a central biorepository for storing UDN research participant tissue samples. "The … throughout the country, in addition to two DNA sequencing centers, a Model Organisms Screening Center, a Metabolomics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green provides an update on the final stage of the Genomics2020 strategic planning process; the NIH website for COVID-19 information, the Gene documentary debut on PBS and more.
… COVID-19, has upended our lives in many ways. The need for social distancing has led most of us to hunker down in … So, on behalf of NHGRI, I would like to offer up some genomics-related diversions. First, anticipating interest in … sources about the virus and some specific resources for NIH grantees and applicants. Second, as I mentioned in …
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 management at the forefront of genomics. The keystone of this program is sage mentorship … in the field of genetics and genomics has been incredible. For a person like me, who wants to understand how everything …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… As is likely the case for many of your organizations, NHGRI and NIH are starting to … be a complex and lengthy process! As has been the case for the past few months, NHGRI staff will continue pursuing our genomics-driven mission, whether working remotely from home …