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Research Training
Competitive scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to support careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
… Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students … and training at NIH after graduation. Currently, the program provides up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, … more information, see: The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program .  …
Event
Webinar to discuss NHGRI's support of a new Human Genome Reference Program beginning in fiscal year 2020.
… NHGRI will fund a new Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) beginning in fiscal year 2020. The program … center, high quality reference genomes, research and development for reference representations, informatic development, and technology development. … Human Genome Reference Program Webinar …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have shown that areas of the genome related to brain development harbor variants that may account for behavioral differences among different dog lineages.
… have shown that areas of the genome related to brain development harbor variants that may account for behavioral … genomic differences among dog breeds are related to the development of their nervous system. For dogs that herd … Genomics Branch within NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program and corresponding author on the study. The study, led …
Clinical Research
The NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program provide answers to patients with mysterious conditions that have long eluded diagnosis.
… National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) is part of the Undiagnosed Disease Network … undiagnosed and are of interest to this clinical research program. Thirty to thirty-five percent of applicants, who are … after acceptance in the UDP. The Undiagnosed Diseases Program pursues two goals: To provide answers to patients …
Event
On February 9-10, 2021, NHGRI will host it's 13th Genomic Medicine Meeting - Genomic Medicine XIII: Developing a Clinical Genomic Informatics Research Agenda.
… Taylor, Ph.D.  Inherent Racism Induces Bias in Algorithm Development: Can Implementation of Genetic Information in … gaps; Determine facilitators and barriers that affect the development and deployment of genomic-based clinical … processes. Manuscript A research agenda to support the development and implementation of genomics-based clinical …
Research Funding
The Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) maintains and updates the human genome reference and provides it to the scientific community.
… the genomics community. The NHGRI Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) provides funding for efforts to maintain and … emphasize outreach and community adoption and will include development of informatics tools that will enable the wider … Human Genome Reference Diversity UM1HG010971 Active Tool Development Awards Erik Garrison University of Tennessee …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking applicants for the position of Program Director (PD) of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) Fellowship & Director of Genetics Education (DGE), which plays a critical role in leading and overseeing all aspects of our ACGME-accredited programs.
… NHGRI is seeking applicants for the position of Program Director (PD) of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics … Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship program; (2) develop and implement comprehensive curriculum … experiences, research opportunities, and professional development activities to prepare NHGRI fellows for board …
News Release
Researchers from NHGRI and the Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) have discovered a new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) identified three children with the condition, … said May Christine Malicdan, M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI staff scientist and senior author of the study. “Now, we’re … Researchers from NHGRI and the Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) have discovered a new neurological condition …
Staff
Alanna Kulchak Rahm, is a certified genetic counselor, implementation scientist, and Program Director in the Division of Genomic Medicine.
… Rahm, is a certified genetic counselor, implementation scientist, and Program Director in the Division of Genomic Medicine. … science in genomic medicine, advised in course development, and mentored multiple individuals including … to develop a familial hypercholesterolemia screening program in primary care: The CARE-FH study . J Clin Lipidol . …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have discovered a new inflammatory disorder called vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory and somatic syndrome (VEXAS), which is caused by mutations in the UBA1 gene.
… Ph.D., scientific director of the Intramural Research Program at NHGRI and a senior author of the paper. “Instead … disorders, ubiquitylation, Undiagnosed Disease Program, David Beck, Dan Kastner …