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Research at NHGRI
The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… The investigators in the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) develop and evaluate cutting edge genomic and … was established in 2021 as a research group within NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program to foster the development of … studies take place at the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest research hospital. In addition to the …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human … Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), on genetics, genomic research, … priorities for NHGRI and the goals for the government's efforts in the International Human Genome Project (HGP). …
News Release
NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… … NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease … of Health (NIH) Common Fund and the United Kingdom's Wellcome Trust, in partnership with the African Society of … factors of disease. Five years after the program's first grants were awarded, researchers are building …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies the mechanisms by which genetic … leading to human disease. … A major focus of the branch's research lies in understanding how disruptions in signaling …
Research Funding
Policies and guidance regarding research funding from the NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… federal agency responsible for biomedical and behavioral research and research training. As such, it is accountable to Congress and … the general public for responsible stewardship of federal research dollars. Sound management of research funds requires …
News Release
The Physician-Scientist Development Program helps physicians develop research programs dedicated to the disorders they specialize in.
… with no known cure. Today, Dr. McGuire is one of the world's leading experts in the disease, and, armed with training from the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Physician-Scientist Development Program, he now …
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… Graham Kemper Parker Timothy Wei-Wen Yu Boston Children's Hospital VIGOR: Virtual Genome Center for Infant Health … Implementation for an Underserved Population Jonathan S. Berg Laura Vogel Milko Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill … … Historically, NHGRI has largely funded genomic medicine research through multi-disciplinary consortia. The AGMR …
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 …
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 … Global Health (CRGGH) laboratory is to manage the center's large biorepository and to design and perform all key … techniques. The laboratory is also home to many of CRGGH's trainees. While space is dedicated for CRGGH wet-lab …
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 … their faculty mentor, they will have access to NHGRI's outstanding core facilities and the unparalleled resources … vitae (CV) A cover letter that describes the applicant's research interests in genetics and genomics as applied to …