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Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. … engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch uses genomic technologies to study the human genome and other organisms and disease mechanisms.
… for gene therapy of immune deficiency and preclinical development of gene therapy for metabolic disorders. In …
News Release
Research studies are now using polygenic risk scores to determine a person’s inherited risk for certain diseases, but there are inconsistencies in how these scores are calculated. NHGRI has published guidelines in Nature for how these scores should be reported.
Staff
Ellen Rolfes is the director of the Division of Management at and executive officer of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… administrative functions, including budget, information technology and human capital management. In doing so, Ms. … director, the founding director of the Professional Development Office, and the founding director of the Office … NHGRI budget, jobs at NHGRI, human resources, information technology …
Administrative
The Division of Management oversees a wide range of NHGRI activities, from financial management to administrative services to information technology.
… analysis and evaluation, financial management, information technology, ethics and human resources. It advises senior … management to administrative services to information technology.​ … management to administrative services to information technology. …
Genetic Disorders
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females.
… Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females. … Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females. Women with this condition tend to be … identified one gene called SHOX that is important for bone development and growth. Missing one copy of this gene likely …
Funding Opportunities
The NHGRI Small Business Program awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants.
… Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants for projects that fit our … in a wide breadth of work in genomics, including: Genomic Technology Development Computational Genomics and Data Science Genomic … funds SBIR and STTR grants to encourage research and the development of innovative technologies that improve health …
Educational Resources
An oncogene is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer.
… An oncogene is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer. … An oncogene is a mutated gene that contributes to the development of a cancer. …
Research Funding
Effort to accelerate understanding of the molecular basis of cancer using genome analysis technologies, including large-scale genome sequencing.
… Tumors  (2008)  The Cancer Genome Atlas Awards Funds for Technology Development  (2007)  National Institutes of Health to Map … Cancer Advisory Board  Report from the Advanced Biomedical Technology Working Group of the National Cancer Advisory …
Research at NHGRI
The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of emerging technology-based methods into health and medical research.
… health research. We have helped to mold the growth of the technology in research and clinical settings inside and … and practitioners from around the world to push immersive technology forward where it can enhance health and medical … and extension research on immersive and other emerging technology tools. We aim to expand capabilities for …