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Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are a type of polymorphism involving variation of a single base pair.
… Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are a type of polymorphism involving variation of a single base pair. … polymorphism (abbreviated SNP, pronounced snip) is a genomic variant at a single base position in the DNA. … Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are a type of polymorphism involving variation of a single base pair. …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have discovered that Mediterranean populations may be more susceptible to an autoinflammatory disease because of evolutionary pressure to survive the bubonic plague.
… Genomic variants that cause common periodic fever have spread … be more susceptible to an autoinflammatory disease because of evolutionary pressure to survive the bubonic plague. The … National Institutes of Health, determined that specific genomic variants that cause a disease called familial …
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.
… lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome. … scientists from many different countries building a body of knowledge over a period of more than 100 years. Students will also begin to …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is … recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of … as societal issues of genomics, race and human genetic variation. …
Staff
Dr. Daniel Shriner is a researcher in NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… his Bachelor's (summa cum laude) from the Department of Microbiology at the University of Maryland, College Park … genetics of human immunodeficiency virus type 1, focusing on recombination and metapopulation dynamics. Also at the … as investigation into global patterns of human genetic variation. Applied research includes mapping genetic variants …
Staff
Dr. Paul Meltzer is an adjunct investigator in NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch.
… Dr. Meltzer is a leader in the application of genome science to cancer research. His recent studies investigate the genetic and epigenetic basis of cancers in adult and pediatric patients, particularly … As Branch Chief, Dr. Meltzer oversees a program focused on the mechanisms and consequences of genome instability, …
Staff
Dr. Carolyn M. Hutter was the director of the Division of Genome Sciences at the National Human Genome Research Institute.​
… Dr. Carolyn Hutter was the director for the Division of Genome Sciences in the National Human Genome Research … from 2018-2024, after having served in the position of acting division director in 2017. In this role, Dr. Hutter … the University of Washington, where her research focused on large-scale consortia work for genome-wide association …
Staff
Dr. Julie Segre is chief and a senior investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… in mathematics from Amherst College, where she now serves on the board of trustees. She received her Ph.D. from the Massachusetts … and fungal diversity. Dr. Segre's laboratory also develops genomic tools to track hospital-acquired infections of … Genomics Section (MGS) explores the full genetic diversity of human-associated microbiota (bacteria, fungi, viruses) …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… As is likely the case for many of your organizations, NHGRI and NIH are starting to bring some of our staff back to the physical workplace. This will … research and training environment, combating all forms of harassment is a priority for NIH. I would like to call to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… The first such AGBT meeting was held in 2000, when most of the attendees were – in one way or another – busily … all 21 AGBT general meetings, it is gratifying to reflect on the amazing metamorphosis of genomics over the last two decades, especially with … Planning Finale Meeting Videocast – April 20 and 22, 2020 on GenomeTV Live  ‘Genomics2020’ Strategic Plan Publication …