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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 … We aim to be world leaders in the translation of genomic knowledge into tools and … to explore human and model organism biology at all levels of organization using state-of-the-art approaches. These …
Staff
Dr. Neil Hanchard is a clinical investigator within the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) and head of the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the CPHR.
… (COEH)  Childhood-onset essential hypertension – in which there is elevated blood pressure in childhood without an obvious cause - affects 1-2% of all children, accounting for about 40% of all hypertension … by more severe multisystem dysfunction. Despite decades of research, the underlying reasons why some children develop …
News Release
NHGRI has selected James Thomas, Ph.D., as the new director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC), to will oversee the importation and use of DNA sequencing technologies, protocols and analyses, ensuring that NIH investigators have access to cutting-edge DNA sequencing methods and specialized genomics protocols to meet their research needs.Â
… Thomas to lead intramural center’s efforts in driving innovation in genomics research. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has selected … director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). In this role, Dr. Thomas will oversee the importation and use …
Event
The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program will host the Pre-Application Webinar for the Building Partnerships and Broadening Perspectives to Advance ELSI Research (BBAER) Program - New Limited Competition for Resource Limited Institutions on August 28, 2024.
… to Advance Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (BBAER) Program (UM1), Clinical Trial Optional … Partnerships and Broadening Perspectives to Advance ELSI Research (BBAER) NOFO Diagram (UM1) Presentation Slides … Research (BBAER) Program ( RFA-HG-24-026 ). The purpose of the BBAER Program was to broaden the types of knowledge, …
News Release
NIH recently awarded approximately $6.8 million in grants to several research teams to study the biology of rare and undiagnosed diseases.
… The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded approximately $6.8 million in grants to several research teams to study the biology of rare and undiagnosed … The funding establishes two new research centers, including a Model Organisms Screening Center and a …
Research Training
A mentored, pre-tenure track junior faculty position during which time the incumbent designs and implements an integrated, translational research program.
… designs and implements an integrated, translational research program. … The key elements of support for the program are that it is prospectively and … mentorship and strong support. At some academic medical centers, the individual NIH grant types K01, K08 and K23 are …
News Release
Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… on genomic literacy among Africans as it relates to research conducted in Africa by African investigators. The three-year grants are part of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) … and 1U01HG007628-01. NHGRI is one of the 27 institutes and centers at the National Institutes of Health. The NHGRI …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical breakthroughs.
… Genetic diseases affect millions of Americans every day, and research is key to improving our ability to diagnose and treat these diseases. At the National Human Genome Research Institute, our researchers are creating foundational … Research Projects … creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical breakthroughs. …
Research Funding
Frequently asked questions for Investigator-Initiated Research on Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices FOAs (RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049).
… counseling experience need(s) to be an integral part of the research team including being involved in research design, implementation, and analyses, not just … FAQ for Investigator-Initiated Research on Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices FOAs … Funding Opportunities, Investigator-Initiated Research, Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices …
News Release
Genomic analyses turned up genes that belong to inflammatory pathways.
… A year ago,14-year-old Rohith Lokesh spent most of his days in extreme pain. He could barely walk and used a wheelchair. He saw numerous doctors in his hometown of Bangalore, India, seeking answers as to why he was … Transformative Research Rohith is just one of many examples why the transformative research taking place …