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Research Training
The NHGRI Social and Behavioral Research Branch invites recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB), an intramural research branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), invites recent graduates … factors that facilitate translation of genomic discoveries for health promotion, disease prevention, genetic counseling, …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Division of Intramural Research aims to advance the frontiers of genetics and genomics.
… The goal of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Division of Intramural Research is to advance the frontiers of genetics and genomics. … translation of genomic knowledge into tools and approaches for improving the treatment, prognosis, and prevention of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… October was a particularly busy (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The … the paper to provide a compelling and informative vision for human genomics in the coming decade. I would also like to …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to understand of how genes influence disease and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… Health (NIH), clinical researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are leading a new era in medicine … of the biological basis of disease will pave the way for more effective ways to diagnose, treat and prevent … Finland in the quest to determine the genetic risk factors for adult-onset, Type II diabetes. Analyzing data gathered in …
News Release
NHGRI will provide approximately $5.8 million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new educational and research opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds, including those from groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical sciences.
… $5.8 million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new educational and research opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds, … Office of Genomic Data Science within the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). “Instead of requiring …
News Release
Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… oral history videos released today by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) features candid conversations with … with Maynard Olson, Ph.D., whose work mapping the yeast genome in 1979 helped pave the way for sequencing large segments of the human genome, and Ewan …
News Release
Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes investigators with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human health.
… York Academy of Medicine honors NHGRI Scientific Director for advances in genetic epidemiology and efforts to enhance … Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the … Rotimi is the scientific director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), a role in which he directs …
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… our ancestry to the promise of precision medicine for all individuals and populations.The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute, launched in 1990 with the … AMA: Ethical, legal and social implications of genomics research …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's organizational structure is divided into seven divisions and the Office of the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics research.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) organizational structure is … the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics research.  … at the 66th meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. The organizational structure is …
Fact Sheet
Participation in genomics research is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… come from differences in our DNA sequences.  The human genome is more than 3 billion letters long, which means that … a disease. So far, most people who have given permission for their DNA to be used for research are from European … represented in genomics research. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is working to enhance the …