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Genetic Disorders
Klinefelter syndrome is a condition that occurs in men as a result of an extra X chromosome. The most common symptom is infertility.
… syndrome is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer, a rare tumor called extragonadal germ cell tumor, … syndrome can expect to have a normal and productive life. Early diagnosis, in conjunction with educational … Syndrome, Extra X Chromosome, Infertility, Gynecomastia, Breast Cancer, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Lung Disease, …
Event
Annual scientific lecture honoring NHGRI's founding scientific director, Jeffrey M. Trent, Ph.D.
… MIT and Harvard, will present the lecture, Perspectives on Cancer Precision Medicine . Dr. Golub is a world leader in using genomics tools to understand the basis of cancer. He also pioneered the development of new cell-based approaches to drug discovery for cancer and other diseases. Golub is also the Charles A. Dana …
News Release
NHGRI is awarding Genomic Innovator Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five years.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute honors 12 early career investigators. … Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards … support innovative work by genomics investigators who are early in their careers and part of consortia or other …
Clinical Studies
The IDENTIFY Study is a study exploring how prenatal blood test results for the baby might also detect cancer in the mother.
… asymptomatic person.   I’ve already been diagnosed with cancer. Can I still participate? Yes. If you were diagnosed with cancer after receiving an abnormal or non-reportable NIPT … participants for up to 5 years. If you are diagnosed with cancer, we will collect information from you, but you will …
Profile
Dr. Joan Bailey-Wilson, who retired in September 2022, looks back on her 42-year career as a scientist and reflects on the rapid growth of the genomics field.
… the projects that you’re most proud of?  Bailey-Wilson: Early in my career, I was involved in breast cancer risk modeling that led to Mary-Claire King … for families with colorectal cancer, the cancer was early onset, and the cancer appeared to be transmitted down through …
News Release
NHGRI hosted two Pathway to Independance awardees and supported 18 additional investigators at institutions nationwide.
… critical pathways that may be misregulated in melanocyte cancer, or melanoma," said Dr. Harris. Melanocytes are cells … issued Pathway to Independence awards to outstanding, early-career researchers around the country. Their academic … Inference of Gene Regulatory Networks with Application to Breast Cancer Nils Gehlenborg, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School, …
Staff
Dr. Lisa Helbling Chadwick is a deputy director in Division of Genome Sciences at the National Human Genome Research Institute. ​
… for Mendelian Genomics, Genome Sequencing Program, new and early stage investigators …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals who wish to transition to … Strong candidates will be early in their career path and demonstrate the following: A … Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to …
History of Genomics Program
The NHGRI History of Genomics Archive is a digital archive that holds a wealth of materials from the early stages of the Human Genome Project and provides a unique and detailed look into how the field has developed in the decades following.
… our collections include a wealth of materials from the early history of the Human Genome Project provides a unique … digital archive that holds a wealth of materials from the early stages of the Human Genome Project and provides a … digital archive that holds a wealth of materials from the early stages of the Human Genome Project and provides a …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
… Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease … editing as a treatment for disease. Many diseases from cancer to asthma have genetic bases. Through the application … commercial labs around the world. Treatments for HIV and cancer are being tested in clinical trials in patients. In …