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Research Training
An opportunity for students to receive individualized research mentoring, learn about careers in genomics and have access to a network of early-career genome scientists.
… M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI Director … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Division of Intramural Research is one of the premier research programs in genome … must be: 17 years of age or older by June 15, 2024. U.S. citizens or permanent residents Enrolled at least …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical breakthroughs.
… diseases affect millions of Americans every day, and research is key to improving our ability to diagnose and treat these diseases. At the National Human Genome Research Institute, our researchers are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical breakthroughs. … …
Research Funding
Frequently asked questions for Investigator-Initiated Research on Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices FOAs (RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049).
… person or persons with genetic counseling experience need(s) to be an integral part of the research team including being involved in research design, … should demonstrate how the strategy(ies) and/or finding(s) is broadly applicable to genomic medicine.  Can a …
Policy Issues
Clinical research may yield new health-related information about volunteers who have chosen to participate in the studies.
… When conducting clinical research studies, scientists may discover new health-related … of heart disease possesses a gene variant related to Alzheimer's disease. IFs are also called secondary findings. …
Research at NHGRI
A list of scientific and clinical research investigators at NHGRI.
… Cores … Adjunct Investigators … Scientist Emeriti … Research Investigators … A list of scientific and clinical research investigators at the National Human Genome Research Institute. … A list of scientific and clinical …
For Patients and Families
​Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human origin, in which the researcher directly interacts with human subjects.
… Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or … a summary of the research project (including the study's purpose, research procedures, potential benefits and risks, etc.) and explains the individual's rights as a research participant. This document is part of …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) conducts a broad program of … Areas … The National Human Genome Research Institute's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease. … NHGRI's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and …
Policy Issues
Federally-funded research with human participants must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the participants.
… participants in biomedical, clinical and social-behavioral research can provide insights and discoveries that could not … until over a decade later. Increased protections in the U.S. were only established after misconduct in domestic … ethical principles for human subjects research in the U.S: respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. The Common …
Research Training
The NHGRI Social and Behavioral Research Branch invites recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB), an intramural research branch of the … during their fellowship. To learn more about the SBRB's research mission and ongoing research, see the Social and … and the names of three potential referees through NIH's online Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) …
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.
… Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support scientific exploration … know what the study is designed to investigate and that it's something you want to help support. How much effort will I … ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers …