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The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) new strategic plan, which aims to get people everywhere to realize the benefits of genomics and genetics research.
… The research community recently lost a key contributor to the … meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on September 16. You can join us via … on September 26-27. This event aims to gather input about research opportunities for integrating genomics into routine …
Summit
This Summit is a 5-year initiative (2016-2020) designed to help developing nations build and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and genomics.
… and expand their knowledge base, infrastructure, systems, research efforts and technologies in human genetics and … countries address their public health challenges in genetic diseases. This will ultimately help build healthier … medicine worldwide, as it provided new insights into the genetic contributions to disease. Many scientists and …
Research at NHGRI
The Division of Intramural Research conducts scientific studies in NHGRI's labs on and around the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md.
… - a group that provides expert external oversight for all research and training ongoing in the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research. Clinical research is overseen by the Clinical … Genome Project to the bedside of those afflicted with a genetic disease. … for detection, prevention and treatment of heritable and genetic disorders. …
Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of … Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal genetic disorder, most commonly occurring in children, that … nervous system in babies with Tay-Sachs. Another avenue of research is gene therapy in which scientists transfer a …
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 … Our research focuses on a spectrum of disorders from those that have a major public health impact to rare genetic conditions with significant impact on affected … Medical Genetics Residency Program JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program (GCTP) Department of …
Research Funding
Contacts by Research Area
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News Release
NHGRI researchers have successfully used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in known as DiGeorge syndrome.
… Researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes … used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in Africans, Asians and Latin Americans. … . "Even experienced clinicians have difficulty diagnosing genetic syndromes in non-European populations." A young boy …
EDUCATION
The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms … The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an … scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute. … The Talking Glossary features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an …
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.
… are available. As someone who previously led an active research program in comparative genomics, I was pleased to … meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on May 15 and 16. The open session … at 10:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research. All the best, …
Talking Glossary
GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.
… more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the … more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the … more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the …