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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.
… 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. … and treatment of cancer. "Carolyn has remarkable skills in navigating complex scientific and management challenges …
Research at NHGRI
The Division of Intramural Research conducts scientific studies in NHGRI's labs on and around the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md.
… division accomplishes its mission on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland as well as at other sites, including the Bayview campus in Baltimore, Maryland and the Twinbrook complex in … - a group that provides expert external oversight for all research and training ongoing in the NHGRI Division of …
Research at NHGRI
News stories and events related to research conducted by NHGRI scientists and clinicians.
… Research News and Events … News stories and events related to research conducted by NHGRI scientists and clinicians. … News stories and events related to research conducted by NHGRI scientists and clinicians. … Research at NHGRI …
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics … consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key issues. … Policy Issues in Genomics … the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues. …
Event
On February 9-10, 2021, NHGRI will host it's 13th Genomic Medicine Meeting - Genomic Medicine XIII: Developing a Clinical Genomic Informatics Research Agenda.
… M.D., Ph.D. Session 1: Making the case for a clinical genomic informatics research strategy Co-Moderators: Rex L. Chisholm, Ph.D. … Casey Overby Taylor, Ph.D. Inherent Racism Induces Bias in Algorithm Development: Can Implementation of Genetic … Discussion 1:25 - 1:35 p.m. - Break Session 5: Genomics in a Fragmented Healthcare Environment Co-Moderators: Robert …
Research Funding
The Division of Genome Sciences supports and accelerates foundational resources, technology development, experimental approaches, in basic genomics and functional genomics research. The Division also oversees a number of transformational initiatives and programs in genomic sciences.
… NHGRI strongly supports unsolicited, investigator-initiated research, which are funded under NIH-wide “parent” Program … Investigator-initiated means you create an application in any area of science NIH supports. To learn more about the research areas we support and the appropriate contacts, …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic disorders, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and kidney disease.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic … hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and kidney diseases, in different human populations with particular attention to … View a list of publications led by or in collaboration with the Center for Research on Genomics and …
Event
On February 16, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) held a follow-up working group consultation after the 14th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XIV: Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems.
… Examples of Consultation Services (in alphabetical order by institution) The University of … School of Medicine Our Genetic Testing Service is in the design phase, and we hope to begin late 2023. This is … receiving researchgenetic results (e.g. from the All of Us Research Program) MD and GC will provide information about …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… It was first introduced into the U.S. Congress in the 1990s at a time when genetic testing and genetics … that this first version of the bill does not include protections against employment discrimination based on … in 1996. These bills include H.R. 2690 , "The Genetic Privacy and Nondiscrimination Act of 1996"; S. 1600 , "The …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the recipients for the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor given by the U.S. Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers.
… As part of the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus Briefings, I recently had the opportunity to highlight the progress in genomics over the last three decades – from the early … efforts in tailoring medical care based on patients’ genomic information. The briefings are organized by the …