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News Release
NHGRI has appointed Dr. Jennifer Troyer as the incoming director as the incoming director of the Division of Extramural Operations (DEO) within NHGRI’s Extramural Research Program (ERP). She will provide leadership in coordinating the institute’s extramural research grants, operations and policies.
… to provide leadership for extramural grants, operations and policies. … The National Human Genome Research Institute … Dr. Jennifer Troyer as the incoming director of the Division of Extramural Operations (DEO) within NHGRI’s … programs that support the institute’s mission to use genomics to advance human health. Dr. Jennifer L. Troyer, …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… about key fellowship dates. … Discoveries in genetics and genomics are becoming increasingly relevant to everyday … while balancing accessibility and accuracy. The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human …
Outreach
15 examples of how genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways.
… Genomics has and continues to transform our world in myriad ways. Here are … Wilkins, and Leisa Zigman. … Acknowledgements … 15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World … 15 examples of how genomics … Project, Complete Genome Sequence, Genomics Impact On Society, Cancer Genomics, Genomic Testing, Enhanced …
Event
On January 11, 2021, NHGRI and The George Washington University organized an interactive webinar.
… 2021, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and George Washington University hosted an interactive … webinar, The Impact of COVID-19 in the Context of Society and Biology. The webinar addressed the following questions: …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… from home. If you are seeking some virtual connections to genomics, I would like to offer some “remote learning” … Last month, Dr. Sara Hull (NHGRI Bioethics Core Director) and I answered questions about bioethics and genomics … M.P.H., has been appointed deputy director of NHGRI’s Division of Genomic Medicine . Dr. Ramos joined NHGRI in 2007 …
News Release
The Social Genomics Project aims to understand what people around the world think about the intersections between genomics, genetics and society.
… Institute (NHGRI) are harnessing the power of social media and mobile phones to connect with research participants. … The Social Genomics Project, conducted by NHGRI's Social and Behavioral … about the intersections between genomics, genetics and society. The three-year project is comprised of seven surveys …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI has multiple position openings for Health Scientist Administrators in the Division of Genome Sciences, Division of Genomic Medicine, Division of Extramural Operations, and Office of the Director.
… for Health Scientist Administrators (Program Director and Scientific Review Officer) in the Division of Genome Sciences , Division of Genomic Medicine , … (NIH) funded consortia and working groups focused on genomics. Division of Genome Sciences candidates should have …
Staff
Dr. Lawrence Brody is a senior investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch and director of NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… that lead to perturbations in normal metabolic pathways and cause disorders such as cancer and birth defects. His … science over supposition in the arena of personalized genomics. Nat Genet , 40(8):939-42. 2008. [ PubMed ] … … and Behavioral Research Branch and director of NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society. … Staff …
News Release
The American Society of Human Genetics and NHGRI have teamed up to sponsor the new Genetics and Education Fellowship.
… John Daniels … Realizing the benefits of genomics will require an educated public who can understand … the implications of genomics for their health care and evaluate the relevant public policy issues,according to … Education and Community Involvement Branch, within NHGRI's Division of Policy, Communications and Education. At meetings …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … This issue of The Genomics Landscape comes at an especially difficult time, … across the United States on top of the illness, death, and physical isolation that we have been experiencing … together due to COVID-19. NHGRI values a community and society in which all are respected and safe – at home, in the …