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The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights Ben Solomon joining NHGRI as Clinical Director.
… I plan to provide regular updates about NHGRI and genomics research, news, and events. Follow and engage with me via @ … institute and the field of genomics. … Ben Solomon, NHGRI Clinical Director, with NHGRI Director Dr. Eric Green and … new leadership of a research portfolio that involves the study of a large set of genetic (and suspected genetic) …
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 … informatic approaches to health. The investigators in CPHR study a broad spectrum of disorders, with a range of … healthcare and research datasets to identify novel clinical and genetic insights into disease. CPHR research …
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 … workforce of genome scientists in basic, behavioral, clinical and social science research.  iSPRinG … Genomics (iSPRinG), Training Programs, Medical Genetics, Clinical Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Genetic Disorders … An …
News Release
A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… Ph.D. … A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions. … The … to find effective therapies. To combat these issues, the study seeks to test whether patients with acute post-surgical … treatments. These projects build upon the first phase of research from the IGNITE Network, which the National Human …
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.
… Vanderbilt University Medical Center Translating the Clinical Knowledge of Mendelian Diseases to Real-World EHR … … Historically, NHGRI has largely funded genomic medicine research through multi-disciplinary consortia. The AGMR … RFA-HG-23-032 : Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Application Due Date(s): December …
Policy Issues
Federally-funded research with human participants must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the participants.
… The use of human participants in biomedical, clinical and social-behavioral research can provide insights and discoveries that could not … research participant a clear summary of the research study, including any risks to participants, and where each …
Clinical Research
This team-based clinical service os provided by NHGRI to Intramural Investigators employing exome/genome sequencing.
… Secondary Genomics Findings Service (SGFS) is a team-based clinical service provided by NHGRI to Intramural … employing exome/genome sequencing to accomplish their research goals. The SGFS will annotate de-identified research … Secondary Genomics Finding Service (SGFS) is a team-based clinical service provided by NHGRI to Intramural …
News Release
A new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results.
… Steven Benowitz … A new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is challenging traditional … may have important implications for the DNA sequencing of clinical samples, and perhaps affect the diagnostic pipeline …
Event
To bring together communities of researchers working in machine learning (ML), NHGRI hosted the Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications and Ethics workshop on April 13-14, 2021.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. , Director, National Human Genome Research Institute Keynote Session: What are the … Session 12:55 p.m. - Break Session 4: Machine learning in clinical genomics Moderators: Casey Overby Taylor, Ph.D. … …  … Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications and Ethics … To bring together …
Fact Sheet
Today, gene therapy for sickle cell disease is considered experimental and only available to you if you participate in a clinical trial.
… …  Step 1: Referral for participation in a clinical trial  If you are referred to a certain trial, you should learn about: Phases of a clinical trial. Study outcome(s). How researchers will know if the treatment … therapy is working and to track your overall health. Your research team and other clinical providers should discuss …