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For researchers interested in applying to the Genomic Innovator Award funding opportunity
… Genomic Innovator Award (R35 Clinical Trial Optional) RFA-HG-18-006 … Date: October 31, 2020 Notice of Pre-Application Webinars for the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award NOT-HG-20-053 … interested in applying to the Genomic Innovator Award funding opportunity. Participation in this webinar was …
Genetic Disorders
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition causing increased low density lipoprotein cholesterol at birth and heart attacks at an early age.
… density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol beginning at birth and heart attacks at an early age. … cholesterol beginning at birth, and heart attacks at an early age. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is found … LDL from the blood stream properly. The organ responsible for the removal of the LDL is the liver. High levels of LDL …
Educational Resources
A bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) is an engineered DNA molecule used to clone DNA sequences in bacterial cells (for example, E. coli).
… molecule used to clone DNA sequences in bacterial cells (for example, E. coli). … molecule used to clone DNA sequences in bacterial cells (for example, E. coli). BACs are often used in connection with … taken up by bacterial cells. As the bacterial cells grow and divide, they amplify the BAC DNA, which can then be …
Profile
After a lifelong obsession with completing things, Adam Phillippy has helped in the final completion of the human genome sequence. The researcher talks about his life path to genomics, his relationship with perfection and his next big thing.
… life path to genomics, his relationship with perfection and his next big thing. … in the NHGRI Intramural Research Program, is still early in his career, but his accomplishments have already changed the way … me about DNA and how cool it was, and this was in the early 1980s when people were just starting to talk about …
Fact Sheet
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers used state-of-the-art genomic sequencers to quickly sequence the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
… Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers used … researchers from across the globe to analyze the virus and better understand how it causes disease. The speed of this crucial first step enabled the immediate research and development of viable vaccine candidates. …
Research Training
Resources for trainees ranging from grant writing resources to peer review and career guidance.
… your application How to apply application guide Tips for Communicating Research Intent and Value … Peer Review Process Scoring System and Procedure (PDF) Peer Review Policies and Practices … Programs by Career Stage NIH Career Guidance Resources Careers in Genomics NIH Loan …
News Release
NIH researchers identified gene variants that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring strokes, beginning early in childhood.
… that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring strokes, beginning early in childhood. The team's discovery coincides with … occurred in the families who came to our clinic, the early age of onset suggested to us that the patients were …
News Release
Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… More complete and sophisticated collection of genome sequences captures … system, the pangenome graph has many possible routes for a sequence to take, represented by the different colors. … differences. The yellow path that loops around itself and repeats the same nucleotides represents a duplication …
News Release
Daniel Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director for the Intramural Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) recognized for his pioneering work on the genomics of autoinflammatory diseases.
… Daniel Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director for the Intramural Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) recognized for his pioneering work on the genomics of autoinflammatory … and administrative support,” said Kastner. Until the early 1990s, the medical community had believed that there …
Funding for Research Training
A program designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers.
… Applications for NIH’s Loan Repayment Program (LRP) will be open from … Researchers who work in areas relevant to the NIH mission for at least 20 hours a week can apply for these awards, … through NIH, in both extramural (research outside of NIH) and intramural (research within NIH) programs. These awards …