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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. … condition, including factors influencing human history and health, disease susceptibility, and common principles of …
Staff
Jie Zhou is a data manager and SAS programmer at NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… is a Data manager and SAS programmer at the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH). She is a Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) … consent to international genetic research. Am J Public Health. 2006 Nov;96(11):1989-95. Epub 2006 Oct 3. Rotimi CN, …
Event
November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17.
… November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over … mission to increase genomic literacy and family health history awareness. … Family Health History Social Media Campaign …
Event
NHGRI will hold a workshop in September 2019 focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health.
… to integrate genomics into everyday clinical and public health practice 11:15 - 11:20 a.m. - Introduction to Theme 1 … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is in the middle of a new round of … is planning a workshop focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health (GMH) for September 26-27, 2019. Utilizing the …
Event
On November 18, 2021, NHGRI will host an NIH Genomics and Health Disparities Special Interest Group lecture, "NIH Approach to Inclusive Excellence - The COSWD Viewpoint" by Marie A. Bernard, M.D.
… of activities, including co-chairing two Department of Health and Human Services Healthy People 2020/2030 objectives … Biomedical Careers. Her national leadership in geriatrics research, teaching, and clinical practice has been recognized … will host the November meeting of the NIH Genomics and Health Disparities Scientific Interest Group with a lecture …
News Release
Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk.
… sickle cell trait (SCT) and most never have related health complications. Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased … Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health. "We need more research to clarify the health outcomes …
Staff
Dr. Clesson Turner is the director of the Reverse Phenotyping Core and a staff clinician in the Center for Precision Health Research of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. In 2021, Dr. Turner joined … its Reverse Phenotyping Core in the Center for Precision Health Research. He oversees the daily operations of the core and … to facilitate genomic ascertainment-based clinical research. The core aims to develop a new paradigm of genomic …
NEWS RELEASE
Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems.
… definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems. … microbiome. These microbiomes support and maintain your health but also, when the microbiome is disturbed in some … that the human microbiome is an important avenue of health research. It is one with crucial implications for our health, …
Staff
Dr. Adebowale Adeyemo is an associate investigator and deputy director of NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… Dr. Adeyemo's research is on the genetic epidemiology of complex diseases … diabetes, are non-communicable conditions of major public health and clinical significance. Dr. Adeyemo's research has focused on the genetic risk factors for these … show wide variation across multiple populations. Public Health Genomics, 13(2):72-9. 2009. [PubMed] Adeyemo A, Gerry …
Health FAQ
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… taking, your response to other treatments and your general health. To determine your eligibility, you may have to … after the procedure. We created a fact sheet  on mental health and sickle cell disease gene therapy participation to … Gene therapy has the potential to significantly improve the health and quality of life for individuals with sickle cell …