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Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… a global understanding of the relationship between human genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution, … health disparities. Its investigators will develop genetic epidemiology models that will explore the patterns … CRGGH aims to develop a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health …
For Teachers
The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
… The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical … The genetic timeline activity may be most effectively done at the … take two periods. Preparation Print out two copies of the Genetic Timeline  boxes of discoveries. Use one as the master … Genetic Timeline Lesson Plan …
Talking Glossary
Understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research
… Genetic Ancestry … Genetic ancestry refers to information about the people that … individual is biologically descended from, including their genetic relationships. … Genetic ancestry refers to information about the people that … individual is biologically descended from, including their genetic relationships. Genetic information can be combined …
Fact Sheets
Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… activities of cells and functions of the body. Examples of genetic or inherited disorders include cystic fibrosis (See: … diseases are typically caused more by a combination of genetic and environmental factors than by individual genes. … screening and testing options are available, and, for some genetic conditions, what treatments are available. (See: …
Research Funding
The N​on-Coding Variants Program explores which variants in a region associated with a disease or trait cause the higher risk for the disease or trait
… in the genome differ among those people. Some of these genetic variants are common, such as the variants for blood … function and regulation of genes? A start to interpreting variation is a genome-wide association study (GWAS), in which … when and where proteins are made. The Non-Coding Variants Program (NoVa) supports the development of approaches to …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… programs. The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program recognizes the importance of diverse career paths to inform and advance genomics and its applications. The program provides training and career development in public … Contact the fellowship program at fellowships@ashg.org or submit our Fellowship …
Fact Sheets
Genetic mapping offers evidence that a disease transmitted from parent to child is linked to one or more genes and clues about where a gene lies on a chromosome.
… Genetic mapping offers evidence that a disease transmitted … and to understand their function. One of these tools is genetic mapping. Genetic mapping - also called linkage mapping - can offer … To produce a genetic map, researchers collect blood or tissue samples from …
Research Training
Competitive scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to support careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
… Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students … and training at NIH after graduation. Currently, the program provides up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, … more information, see: The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program .  …
Careers and Training
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genetic Counseling Training Program.
… August 21, 2024 Update: The NIH-funded Genetic Counseling Training Program is temporarily pausing admissions to undergo … you on the current needs and challenges associated with genetic counseling while we plan to launch a new effort to … Frequently Asked Questions about the Genetic Counseling Training Program. …
Funding Opportunities
The NHGRI Small Business Program awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants.
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Small Business Program awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and … up to $2,150,000 for Phase II. The NHGRI Small Business Program is interested in a wide breadth of work in genomics, … more about the ins and outs of the NHGRI Small Business Program from the following presentation featured at the 102nd …