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Research Funding
A list of funding opportunities in genomics research provided by NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute supports research and training and career development opportunities in support of its … To apprise the community of research areas that support that mission, NHGRI periodically … funding opportunities in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts . For your convenience, we have also listed the …
Research Training
The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award provides full-time, semi-independent research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) is available to promising … who are interested in pursuing full-time, semi-independent research in National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) laboratories. … that are compatible with their academic interests and career plans. An important aspect of the postdoctoral …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine promotes the humane care and use of animals in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing.
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… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine (OLAM) promotes the humane care and use of animals in biomedical and behavioral research, teaching, and testing. … the research conducted at NHGRI, OLAM provides information and guidelines to NHGRI investigators on the proper care, use …
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 levels the opportunity to perform biomedical research alongside some of the world's most accomplished … development of novel methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of heritable and genetic disorders. In addition …
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 … and related issues, such as the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic advances. Tuck’s appointment …
News Release
Mothers may be able to reduce guilt over their children's inherited obesity guilt by being more careful in the future about their children's diet.
… of alienating the patients or being ignored - two recent research studies suggest that doctor-patient talks about the … of course. Healthcare providers who discuss genomics and behavioral risk factors with overweight mothers may make … by Susan Persky, Ph.D., an associate investigator with the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human …
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.
… 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) … understanding of genomics, as well as the surrounding social and physical environments, interact with long-held …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., … In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with … join the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research in its Social and Behavioral Research Branch , heading the new …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… November 21, 2017, experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to answer … Common diseases such as heart disease and diabetes are highly complex, with multiple factors that … These factors - like genetics, shared environments and social influences - tend to cluster within families, which …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to understand of how genes influence disease and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… Equipped with the power of genomic information and state-of-the art resources available at the National … (NIH), clinical researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are leading a new era in medicine … pave the way for more effective ways to diagnose, treat and prevent illness. …