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Research Funding
​CSER is rapidly advancing the knowledge necessary to develop best practices for implementating genomic sequence data into clinical care. ​
… findings, remain incompletely understood. Furthermore, research is needed to assess and improve the current … Research (CSER) initiative to: 1) leverage the Institute's long-standing experience in genomic sequencing and analysis … Results Consortium in mid-2013. Investigators from NHGRI's Intramural ClinSeq® project also participate . Beginning in …
Clinical Research
A study where both genotypic (individual genetics) and phenotypic (individual disease characteristics) patient data would be analyzed using advanced data-analytics programs to derive meaningful associations for the development of prevention, management and treatment strategies.
… to conduct dedicated, systematic, and long-term clinical research of patients with germline RUNX1 mutations and their … follow-up, we are hoping to learn more about our patient’s risk factors for cancer development so that we can tailor … NT, Dulau-Florea AE, Patel N, Yu K, Sacco K, Bhattacharya S, Passi M, Ozkaya N, De Leon SV, Chong SN, Craft KM, Diemer …
News Release
Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… on genomic literacy among Africans as it relates to research conducted in Africa by African investigators. The … program, funded by the National Institutes of Health's Common Fund in partnership with Britain's Wellcome Trust. … One of the grants will support a research …
Diversity Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two innovative research projects; and 2) enhancing the size and quality of the available genomics workforce.
… (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research … Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research …
Research Funding
NHGRI solicits grant applications related to its scientific priorities and welcomes investigator-initiated applications.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute solicits grant applications related to its … that your proposed research will be appropriate for NHGRI's research mission. Program staff members are very receptive … Request for Applications (RFA) Describe an institute's or center's interest in receiving applications in specific …
News Release
20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… of nearly 20 papers published online in 2014 highlights research on the use of DNA biorepositories and electronic … researchers hope to reach this goal by combining a patient's data and disease characteristics with his or her genomic … repositories have been genotyped - that is, the individual's genetic make-up has been determined. With that information …
Secondary Genomics Finding Service
Clinical Research Staff and Protocol Coordinators
… can give us some basic information, like the participant's name and what language they speak, etc. … 3. Getting … Genomic Variant Confirmation (CRIS) for confirmation of research findings. … 4. Confirmation and genetic counseling … Referral to appropriate provider near the patient's home A genetic counseling letter and the result will be …
News Release
More research must be done to understand the interactions of ancient genes with modern environments.
… risk of kidney disease. "Strides have been made but more research must be done to understand the interactions of … is actively participating in the H3Africa Consortium 's effort to develop an African-specific genotyping array. … will be used to detect genetic variants in an individual's DNA. This information can then be used in genome-wide …
Research Training
NHGRI funds training and career development programs at academic, medical and other institutions throughout the U.S.
… Predoc Postdoc Institution Program Title Program Director(s) Program Support ✔  Harvard Medical School Training … Predoc Postdoc Institution Program Title Program Director(s) Program Support  ✔ Massachusetts General Hospital …  ✔ University of Florida Training Program for Applied Research and Development in Genomic Medicine Julie Johnson …
Clinical Research
The Protocol Service Center provides assistance in the development and administration of study protocols requiring NIH Institutional Review Board approval.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Protocol Service Center (PSC) … Federal regulations and policies related to human subjects research. The NHGRI PSC maintains close working relationships … NHGRI Bioethics Core, and the NIH Office of Human Subjects Research Protections (OHSRP) to create a network of resources …