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NIH is awarding $18.9 million towards research that aims to accelerate the use of genome sequencing in clinical care for all individuals.
… care. The new awards will generate innovative approaches and best practices to ensure that the effectiveness of genomic medicine can be applied to all individuals and groups, including diverse and underserved populations, and in healthcare settings that … Program supports grants for research, and training and career development at sites nationwide. Additional …
Staff
Dr. Andy Baxevanis is a senior scientist leading NHGRI's Computational Genomics Unit.
… Dr. Baxevanis is the director of Computational Biology  for the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Intramural … molecular innovations that drove the surge of diversity in early animal evolution. His research group focuses on the … the IEEE Computer Society's Outstanding Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of …
Profile
In a conversation, Dr. Elise Feingold reflects on her path to NHGRI, describes her experience leading the ENCODE program and shares advice for those considering different scientific careers.
… She reflects on her 36-year career at NIH directing genomics programs and mentoring program analysts. … Soo: How did you become interested in science and genetics? Feingold: In high school, I took a biology class, and I just really enjoyed it and found it intuitive. When I …
Staff
Dr. Bailey-Wilson is a scientist emeritus in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research.
… on understanding the genetic factors that increase risk for various complex diseases and their interactions with environmental risk factors. Dr. … of awards and honors, including the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Department of Medical Genetics, Indiana …
News Release
Grants are awarded to GTEx project to explore human gene expression and regulation in different tissues, and how genomic variation modulates that expression.
… (GTEx) project to explore how human genes are expressed and regulated in different tissues, and the role that genomic variation plays in modulating that … Program supports grants for research and training and career development at sites nationwide. Additional …
Professional Development
This is a fellowship program designed for recent undergraduates to gain exposure to and training in multiple career paths that advance public service for human genetics and genomics.
… The Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellowship is for recent college graduates to gain exposure to and training in multiple career paths relevant to human genetics and genomics. … Fellowship aims to provides fellows skills and experiences for understanding how genetics and genomics research is …
News Release
Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder.
… Scientists are exploring the genomic and clinical profiles of people with RUNX1 familial platelet … disc-shaped pieces of cells, form clots to stop bleeding and help wounds heal.   She had always bruised easily, but … when one of Emily’s relatives underwent genetic testing for an unrelated condition, they were told that they also had …
Grantees
To accelerate genomics research, NHGRI funds and collaborates with scientists t government, public and private institutions
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) funds and collaborates with scientists in government, public and private institutions. We focus on efforts to unravel the … submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research or research training are investigator-initiated …
For Teachers
Lesson plan based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity.
… This lesson is based on an award-winning DNA from the Beginning website, an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity. … an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies and links. In addition to the Molecules of Genetics covered … website includes two other sections of possible interest for further study: Classical Genetics (basics) and Genetic …
Educational Resources
A cytogeneticist is a geneticist who specializes in the study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell.
… a geneticist who specializes in the study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell. … a geneticist who specializes in the study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell. … a geneticist who specializes in the study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell. …