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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 … structure and function of gene products leading to human disease. … A major focus of the branch's research lies in …
Educational Resources
Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases.
… (one from each parent) to cause the disorder. Huntington’s disease is an example of an autosomal dominant genetic …
News Release
NIH researchers have identified and tested a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease.
… a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for the rare Gaucher disease and the more common Parkinson's disease. Ellen … Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to understand of how genes influence disease and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… a more profound understanding of the biological basis of disease will pave the way for more effective ways to diagnose, treat and prevent … up analysis on the impact of predictive testing for the inherited colon cancer genetic syndrome, hereditary …
Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE)
The Diversity Centers for Genome Research Consortium aims to support the development of innovative genomic research projects through infrastructure building and the formation of interdisciplinary research teams at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), institutions with a documented record and/or historical and current mission of recruiting, educating, training and graduating students from any of the populations identified as underrepresented in biomedical research.
… The Diversity Centers for Genome Research Consortium aims to support the … and analytical capabilities of MSIs. … Diversity Center for Genome Research at Meharry Principal Investigator: … Lunch and Learn: The Role of the Human Lipidome in Complex Disease March 22, 2024 from 12:00-1:00pm To attend by Zoom go …
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease, analyzing how genome sequences-the order of chemical … or protect against the disease. The NIH awarded grants for using innovative new technologies and computational … Boerwinkle, Ph.D., University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston, will receive grants expected to total $3.8 …
News Release
NHGRI researchers investigated the Behcet's disease using Illumina's Immunochip.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … Behçet's disease is a disease that destroys blood vessels through systemic … as well as vision destroying inflammation of the eyes. Research suggests the disease develops due to pathogen …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) facilitates a … human genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution, with the ultimate goal of informing …
Research Funding
The centers define the state-of-the-art study designs and methods to find variants and genes underlying Mendelian disorders.
… Human Genome Research Institute funded the Centers for Mendelian Genomics (CMG) in 2011 with the charge to … individual investigators and coordination with other rare disease programs worldwide. The CMG are co-funded by the … for collaboration, can be found on the Coordinating Center managed website: www.mendelian.org . Please note that …
Event
The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health.
… availability. … Request an Accommodation … The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) sponsors a monthly series of talks by …