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Dr. Bailey-Wilson is a scientist emeritus in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research.
… environmental risk factors. Dr. Bailey-Wilson specializes in statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology and is especially interested in risk factors for lung cancer, prostate cancer, eye disorders, autism and oral clefts. Dr. … for mendelian inheritance in the pathogenesis of lung cancer. J Nat Cancer Inst , 82:1272-1279. 1990. [ PubMed ] …
Staff
Dr. Carolyn M. Hutter was the director of the Division of Genome Sciences at the National Human Genome Research Institute.​
… was the director for the Division of Genome Sciences in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) … NIH in 2012, serving as a program director in the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Epidemiology and Genomics Research … a program director, serving as the NHGRI team lead for The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) . Prior to NIH, she was a senior …
Educational Resources
A retrovirus is a virus that uses RNA as its genetic material.
… Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Cancer, Cell, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Genome, … a cell converts the retroviral RNA into DNA, which in turn is inserted into the DNA of the host cell. The cell … associated with diseases, including AIDS and some forms of cancer. …
News Release
NHGRI appointed Carolyn Hutter, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genome Sciences, which researches human genome function in health and disease.
… aiming to understand the function of the human genome in health and disease, and seeks technologies that facilitate … research programs. Most recently, she co-managed The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) - a collaboration between NHGRI … and treatment of cancer. "Carolyn has remarkable skills in navigating complex scientific and management challenges …
Genetic Disorders
Klinefelter syndrome is a condition that occurs in men as a result of an extra X chromosome. The most common symptom is infertility.
… Klinefelter syndrome is a condition that occurs in men as a result of an extra X chromosome. The most common … Klinefelter syndrome is a condition that occurs in men as a result of an extra X chromosome. The most common … determine a person's gender. Both of the sex chromosomes in females are called X chromosomes. (This is written as XX.) …
Outreach
15 examples of how genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways.
… Genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways. Here are 15 examples. … of how genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways. … Complete Genome Sequence, Genomics Impact On Society, Cancer Genomics, Genomic Testing, Enhanced Forensics, Genome …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… that “as we learn to read and interpret information coded in the living and evolving genomic history book of billions … interactive event to connect with stakeholders invested in the use of voice features to diagnose disease. Leading … , chief and NIH distinguished investigator in NHGRI’s Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch, recently led …
Diversity Center
Tuskegee University establishes the Carver Genomic Research Center.
… become a globally renowned center of emerging excellence in genomic medicine with a focus on health disparities. The … to enhance research, education, and workforce capacity in the field of genomics, specifically focusing on building … next generation of genomic health scientists and workforce in rural Alabama. CGRC’s goal is to effectively address and …
Fact Sheets
Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers use a variety of tools to compare the … sequences that have been "conserved" - that is, preserved in many different organisms over millions of years - is an … what genes relate to various biological systems, which in turn may translate into innovative approaches for treating …
News Release
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has elected Elaine A. Ostrander, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health Distinguished Investigator as a new member.
… Dr. Ostrander is the chief of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch at the … 2004. NAS considers membership to be a “mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a … and 25 foreign associates. Elaine Ostrander, Ph.D., Chief, Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch, NHGRI. …