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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 … led by or in collaboration with the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health. … countries in Africa. View a summary description of our research projects below. In addition, we maintain productive …
Research Funding
The GREGoR (formerly the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium) is aimed at significantly increasing the proportion of Mendelian disorders with an identified genetic cause through enhanced data sharing, collaboration and an increased focus on the application of new technologies, sequencing strategies and analytical approaches.
… Data Coordinating Center U24HG011746 Mendelian Genomics Research Centers Stephen Montgomery Stanford University Stanford Mendelian Genomics Research Center U01HG011762 Anne Luria-O’Donnell Broad Institute Broad Institute Mendelian Genomic Research Center U01HG011755 Jennifer Posey Baylor College of …
Research Funding
The $1,000 Genome Program was a coordinated effort to support the development of technologies to dramatically reduce the cost of DNA sequencing, a move aimed at broadening the applications of genomic information in medical research and health care.
… the applications of genomic information in biomedical research and health care. Some of the successes of this … meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR). Describing future plans for NHGRI’s … the concept papers paved the way for some of the first Funding Opportunity Announcements of the $1,000 Genome …
Research Training
Competitive scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to support careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
… biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. … The UGSP offers scholarship support, paid research training during the summer, and paid employment and … under the mentorship of an National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) investigator, as well as one full …
Media Advisory
On August 16-18, 2017, NIH hosted a workshop, "The Human Microbiome: Emerging Themes at the Horizon of the 21st Century."
… immunity, brain development and behavior, and to create research resources for this emerging field. … at the Horizon of the 21st Century," to share the latest research on the human microbiome, including how the … U.S. federal agencies participating in human microbiome research activities. Members of the press are invited to …
Strategic Plan
View a timeline of the latest news and activities related to NHGRI's 2020 strategic planning process, including upcoming events taking place near you.
… Forefront of Genomics, 2020 vision for genomics, genomics research funding, biomedical research funding …
News Release
Researchers funded by NHGRI’s Genome Technology Program include a wide range of investigators with a variety of scientific expertise.
… are still needed to advance basic and clinical research investigating human biology and disease. To address this challenge, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, supports research to innovate and develop novel approaches and … level. Eventually, they hope to use the results from their research to develop software that better allows researchers …
Research Training
This program provides doctoral and medical graduates the opportunity to use genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Intramural Health Disparities … to advance the growing area of health disparities research … to address not only basic, clinical, or behavioral research related to health disparate populations and the … Intramural Training and Education . Fellows will receive funding to travel to at least one scientific meeting per year …
Research Funding
The primary mission of the Alliance of Genome Resources (the Alliance) is to develop and maintain sustainable genome information resources that facilitate the use of diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This understanding is fundamental for advancing genome biology research and for translating human genome data into clinical utility.
… understanding is fundamental for advancing genome biology research and for translating human genome data into clinical … organism annotations to catalyze progress in human genome research and support its translation into clinical utility. … Caltech Lincoln Stein, Ph.D., Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Xenbase Aaron Zorn, Ph.D., Cincinnati Children’s …
Clinical Research
The Institutional Review Board (IRB)Â is responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of the human subjects of research protocols that are conducted by intramural investigators in NHGRI and a number of other institutes.
… protecting the rights and welfare of the human subjects of research protocols that are conducted by intramural … Oversight for human subjects research happening in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is provided by a centralized NIH … National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Human Research Protections NIH Ethics Consult Service  NIH …