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An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… sequence, which is the complete read-out of an individual's DNA. Dense genotyping packs millions of test points onto a … chip-that can detect genomic signatures in an individual's DNA. Researchers assemble data from genotyping or from … scientific director of the NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute. "This is an important study that …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
… NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of … … Related Content … Funded Programs and Projects … NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six …
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 … rights, safety and welfare of human subjects, and the NIH’s research mandate. The NIH IRB meets daily to process … DNA Advisory Committee (RAC)  NIH Genomic Data Sharing U.S. Federal Government 45 CFR 46 Federal Policy for the …
Research Funding
The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the participating NIH institutes and centers (ICs). Program Officer contact information is also included.
… The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the … vision research, especially those that are relevant to NEI’s Strategic Plan (i.e., to understand the eye and visual … issues arising from genomics that are relevant to NIAID's scientific mission. Applications should consider the …
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NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Anything" (AMA) with members of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research … and research. Image credit: Darryl Leja, NHGRI NHGRI's Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program was …
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Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
… Ph.D., has been named chief of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) in the Intramural Research Program at … Laura Koehly, Ph.D., newly appointed chief of NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch. Credit: Ernesto Del … to have scientific outcomes that are stronger than what's possible in siloed labs. Our research focuses on bringing …
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Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… history videos released today by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) features candid conversations with … and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors to date. … The institute published an … and studied by future generations." Developed by NHGRI's History of Genomics Program , the oral history collection …
Research Training
A mentored, pre-tenure track junior faculty position during which time the incumbent designs and implements an integrated, translational research program.
… designs and implements an integrated, translational research program. … The key elements of support for the … is provided, and that the program takes advantage of the research environment of the intramural National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the NIH Clinical Center. The …
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The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated in disease.
… wee creature is making big waves in the sea of genomics research. The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps … explained Raman Sood, Ph.D., the director of NHGRI's Zebrafish Core. "They can request any single gene or … in a pathway they want knocked out," said Dr. Sood. "It's a service provided for NHGRI investigators." Usually the …
Clinical Research
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to explore how genes cause or influence diseases, and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are working with patients and … Healthy People and in People With Skin Conditions Gaucher's Disease Genetic Studies of Lysosomal Storage Disorders … Disorders Healthy Individuals PET Scanning in Parkinson's Disease Healthy Individuals Study of Autoimmune …