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Researchers identified connections in the brain that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may inherit from their parents.
… In a new study of families affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have identified different … One of the most common childhood neuropsychiatric disorders, ADHD … author and an investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research …
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NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… As public interest and expanded research in human genome editing grows, many questions remain about ethical, legal and social implications of the technology. People who are seriously ill may … of information will be most useful to potential research participants as they make very a difficult decision.” By …
Clinical Research
A study where both genotypic (individual genetics) and phenotypic (individual disease characteristics) patient data would be analyzed using advanced data-analytics programs to derive meaningful associations for the development of prevention, management and treatment strategies.
… Longitudinal Natural History Study was launched by a team of NHGRI investigators at the NIH Clinical Center in early … The purpose of this study is to conduct dedicated, systematic, and long-term clinical research of patients with germline RUNX1 mutations and their …
Research Funding
CSER is rapidly advancing the knowledge necessary to develop best practices for implementating genomic sequence data into clinical care.
… Reports of genomic sequencing being applied to the medical care of individual patients are becoming more frequent, but much … findings, remain incompletely understood. Furthermore, research is needed to assess and improve the current … Lead PI(s) Study Title Clinical Focus Baylor College of Medicine Sharon Plon; Will Parsons, Amy McGuire Evaluating …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… 14, 2024, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m MTCC-718 Phenome-wide Studies of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis in the All of Us Research Program Clinical Genetics and Therapeutics Session A … Presentations No. Title P006 Evaluation and Application of a Genetic Risk Score for Uric Acid in Trans-Ancestry All …
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A 2018 workshop led by Alaska Native people provides a path towards collaborative, community-driven genomics research.
… a path towards collaborative, community-driven genomics research. … COVID-19. Researchers are still assessing the full impact of the disproportionate toll because of the limited … and scientists have discussed the future of genomics research among Alaska Native people in multiple small …
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Micro-sized technologies are among the approaches researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology.
… A number of micro-sized technologies - such as nanopores and … technology through new grants from the National Institutes of Health. … grants, which total approximately $14.5 million to eight research teams over two to four years as funds become … awarded by the Advanced DNA Sequencing Technology program of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), a …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) facilitates a global understanding of the relationship between human genetic variation and … in disease distribution, with the ultimate goal of informing health disparities. Its investigators will … CRGGH uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic disorders, including obesity, hypertension, …
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Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Lockhart, Ph.D., program director, all in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society; and Cristina Kapustij, M.S., Sonya … our Policy and Program Analysis Branch in the Division of Policy, Communication and Education. … The reach of genomics is wide-ranging and can touch on many different …
Diversity Center
The Pacific Center for Genome Research (PCGR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) aims to grow and support Genomic Research workforce at UHM, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), which has a mission to serve historically underrepresented population in biomedical research, namely, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
… The Pacific Center for Genome Research (PCGR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) aims to grow and support Genomic Research workforce at UHM, a Minority Serving Institution … research projects and synergistic with existing University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) programs. Cultivate community …