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NHGRI will host a two-day symposium, on December 2-3, 2021, examining the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern health sciences.
… Introductions and Welcome Chris Donohue and Eric Green (NHGRI) 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Five Myths About Eugenics Marius … Turda (Oxford Brookes University) Christopher Donohue (NHGRI) 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Accessing the Archive: Disability, Race and the History of Eugenic Institutionalization Michael Rembis (The …
News and Events
A collection of institute resources, background information, and points of contact for members of the press.
… NHGRI Press Office Phone: (301) 402-0911 … About NHGRI The National Human Genome Research Institute is the … experts, and collaborating with diverse communities, NHGRI accelerates scientific and medical breakthroughs that … The National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Office of Communications handles media requests, …
Organization
NHGRI is the driving force for advancing genomics research at the National Institutes of Health, the world's largest biomedical research agency.
… M.D., Ph.D., the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is the driving force for advancing genomics research … Throughout its history, NHGRI has been committed to sharing details of its … NHGRI is advancing human health and spurring innovation by … 2021 NHGRI Brochure …
News Release
Researchers build a statistical model using family health history to improve disease risk assessment
Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have developed a new statistical model that can predict the risk for developing diseases by combining information about family member health and lifestyle factors from family members.
… at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have developed a new statistical model that can … information from family members about their family health history and lifestyle factors. … for forming type 2 diabetes,” says Dr. Chris Marcum, NHGRI staff scientist and senior author of the paper. Doctors …
Clinical Research
The study collects genetic and medical information from people with GNE myopathy to understand the symptoms and clinical course of GNE myopathy.
… The Natural History Study of Patients with GNE Myopathy collects genetic … strength and endurance tests, including walking Medical history, physical exam and a neurological exam Questionnaires … models of GNE Myopathy have shown a treatment effect of oral ManNAc in mice with GNE Myopathy . NIH researchers are …
Scientific Community
NHGRI's world-class genomics researchers are accelerating scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health.
… NHGRI is a leading authority for genomics research related to … and disease. By conducting world-class genomics research, NHGRI accelerates scientific and medical breakthroughs that … Research at NHGRI … NHGRI's world-class genomics researchers are accelerating …
Culture
Work with a talented team, including world-class scientists at NHGRI. Share genomics and its discoveries with the community and the world.
… At NHGRI, you'll have the opportunity to learn every day. … At NHGRI, we make possible the genomic discoveries that change … Work at NHGRI … At NHGRI, our work supports thousands of scientists across the … Every year, more NHGRI employees give to the Combined Federal Campaign, …
News Release
The Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2) resource has been expanded to include a new collection of resources for physicians.
… Center (G2C2) - www.g-2-c-2.org - is a free, online collection of materials for use in the classroom and for … created by the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Genomic Healthcare Branch, within the Division of … seeks to bridge the gap," said Jean Jenkins, R.N., Ph.D., NHGRI clinical advisor, Genomic Healthcare Branch. "Genomic …
Research Funding
The PhenX Toolkit is a freely available web catalog of standard protocols for collecting data in biomedical and epidemiologic research
… Funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) along with many other NIH Institutes and Centers the …
Policies and Guidance
A list of reports, documents, workshop summaries and other works published by NHGRI.
… published by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). … 2019 NHGRI Brochure A brochure that highlights NHGRI's focus on pioneering genomics endeavors, reflecting … explored during its 2020 strategic planning process. 2019 NHGRI Organizational One Pager Provides high-level facts …