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NHGRI appointed Carolyn Hutter, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genome Sciences, which researches human genome function in health and disease.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has appointed Carolyn Hutter, … aiming to understand the function of the human genome in health and disease, and seeks technologies that facilitate genomic discoveries. … Dr. Hutter comes to the position with …
Research Funding
The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the participating NIH institutes, centers, and offices (ICOs) on the investigator-initiated ELSI Research Grants (R01, R21, R03). Program Officer(s) contact information is also included for each ICO.
… for each ICO. … (R01 , R21 , R03 ) Since its creation in 1990, the ELSI Research Program has supported a large body … at the Macro-Level. Contact: Rene Sterling, PhD, MHA Genomic Research Design and Implementation. Contact: Nicole … participant preferences, informed consent, governance, privacy and security, and data sharing); this includes …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 25th anniversary of NHGRI's Intramural Research Program.
… pride for genomicists - about 20 seconds into the video . In other good news from the past month, two NHGRI Intramural … IRP is a premier research program working to unravel the genomic bases of human disease. Over the past 25 years, NHGRI … to GSR information in a way that is proportional to the privacy risk posed by sharing this information (relative to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, reflects on the twelve years of groundbreaking research by the Clinical Sequencing Evidence-generating Research (CSER) consortium.
… managed to stay ‘open for business’ as we ushered in Fiscal Year 2024 on October 1. Of course, we do not have a … in traits, including the risk for disease. Some genomic variants are small, like changes to single letters of … significant role of VNTRs in human traits.  This research was funded by NIH through a grant to Steven …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… having genetic testing done for some other reason. … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) is a study of people with "secondary … testing for you and/or your family members at the NIH or in your area. Participating in this study and having testing …
The Genomics Landscape
In May 4, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details a report released by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, that provided a series of recommendations for using population descriptors in future genetics and genomics studies.
… April 25, that highlighted relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluded with the annual Louise M. Slaughter … are available. As someone who previously led an active research program in comparative genomics, I was pleased to … using population descriptors as a proxy to describe human genomic variation. These descriptors have reflected …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have identified a genomic signature for some aggressive prostate tumors, which may help healthcare providers pinpoint treatment options.
… Mjoseth … A key challenge health care providers face in treating prostate cancer is distinguishing the aggressive, … tumors. … Researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their collaborators have identified a specific genomic signature of some aggressive prostate tumors, which …
Homepage
Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The Forefront of Genomics.
… At NHGRI, we are focused on advances in genomics research. Building on our leadership role in the initial … the world's scientific and medical communities to enhance genomic technologies that accelerate breakthroughs and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… is here, and with it comes many opportunities to engage in areas related to genomics and the biomedical research enterprise. Recently, NIH and the Scientific … …  The video, presentations, and meeting report of the “Genomic Medicine XIII: Developing a Clinical Genomic …
Clinical Research
FAQs for Autoinflammatory Diseases Study providers and researchers.
… Whom should I refer to the NIH study? We are interested in seeing patients with the conditions listed above, or … from around the world. We are especially interested in patients with multiple affected family members, giving a … Ivona Aksentijevich if you would like to further discuss research opportunities. … FAQ for Providers and Researchers … …