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When Dr. Ellen Sidransky, 2019 winner of the Jay Van Andel Award, looks into a rare disease, she finds a window to take the lead in Parkinson's research.
… she finds a window to take the lead in Parkinson's research. … M.D., a senior investigator at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), knows the exact time and … Institute honored her with the Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson's Disease Research. …
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Four NHGRI researchers share the steps toward a career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students.
… Dr. Findley is a postdoctoral fellow in the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Social and Behavioral Research Branch. She studies the skin microbiome and leg … attended the day-long event, "Celebrating Genomics Careers for the Twenty-first Century," have been testing a curriculum …
Research Funding
NHGRI aims to establish a research Consortium, ML/AI Tools to Advance Genomic Translational Research (MAGen), to collaboratively explore the feasibility of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that can enhance the accuracy and precision of predicting how individuals with pathogenic genetic variants manifest disease.
… The need for increased research to develop tools to translate genomic research findings into clinical applications has been … in non-genomic clinical datasets, receiving FDA approval for ML/AI-enabled medical devices in fields such as … to ensure the robustness and generalizability of the tools for translational purposes. Importantly, the Consortium will …
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New grants totaling approximately $29.5 million will enable scientists to generate and maintain the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome.
… the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome. The awards, made over five years pending the availability of funds, are managed by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes … human genome is becoming obsolete. The funds are necessary for making advances in DNA sequencing technology and …
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Daniel Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director for the Intramural Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) recognized for his pioneering work on the genomics of autoinflammatory diseases.
… Daniel Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director for the Intramural Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) recognized for his … in Molecular Medicine on June 4. The HHS Departmental Awards, which are the highest honors issued by the …
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An online Informed Consent Resource created in 2009 by NHGRI has been updated to keep pace with advances in genomics over the past several years
… integral to the advancement of a spectrum of disease-based research. As knowledge stemming from the completion of the Human Genome Project continues to expand, and genome sequencing technologies become increasingly … policy landscape have contributed to new considerations for consent in genomic research," said Kate Saylor, health …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Genomic Research Design and Implementation Diversity and Inclusion in Genomic Research Community Engaged and Community Driven Research Design and Conduct of Genomic Research Consent … of Genomic Healthcare Practices Costs and Coverage for Genomic Healthcare … Click on the research areas and subcategories for additional information. …
Research at NHGRI
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) aims to develop optimal approaches for the integration of genomic discoveries into clinical and … Our research focuses on a spectrum of disorders from those that … research methods to analyze these intersections. For example, we examine how common and rare genetic …
Research Training
Resources for trainees ranging from grant writing resources to peer review and career guidance.
… your application How to apply application guide Tips for Communicating Research Intent and Value … NIH Grants Videos YouTube Channel NIH Office of Extramural Research Webinars … OER biomedical research workforce data dashboard Center for Scientific Review (CSR) Early Career Reviewer Program …
Staff
Christine Chang is a program director in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Division of Genomic Medicine, joining the National Human Genome Research Institute in 2014. She manages a portfolio of grants in genomic medicine research. She is also the co-manager of the NHGRI Scientific … in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute. …