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Research Funding
Frequently asked questions about the Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talented Undergraduates into the Genomic Field to Promote Diversity (GREAT) Program RFA.
… The questions and answers below pertain to the following funding … Not Allowed). … Can I have a program focused solely on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of genomics research (ELSI)? …
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.
… Institute Keynote Session: What are the opportunities and challenges for ML in genomics research? Moderator: …   2:15 p.m. - Q&A Session 2:45 p.m. - Break Session 2: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of machine learning in …
News Release
American Indians and Alaska Natives IRB training programs at NIH ensure the welfare of people participating in federally regulated research.
… Review Board (IRB) training program for American Indians and Alaska Natives at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). IRBs are committees, at NIH and at other research institutions, which ensure the welfare of people who … of the 3.5-month program, they discussed challenging ethical questions from the real world and tailored research …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… , was a huge success. Dozens of healthcare professionals and over 700 other participants convened virtually to discuss … understanding of genomics and related areas, such as the ethical, legal and social implications of genomics research. Beth’s …
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A venue for trainees supported by NHGRI to present their research and form collaborations with other trainees and established researchers from training programs across the United States.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both institutional and individual funding to help scientists develop their … in the fields of genomic sciences, genomic medicine, and ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) research to present …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Division of Intramural Research aims to advance the frontiers of genetics and genomics.
… Research is to advance the frontiers of genetics and genomics. … We aim to be world leaders in the translation … projects because of our strengths in basic, clinical, social, and behavioral research. Achieving our goals requires … health literacy and informed decision-making. Conducting ethical research . We are leaders in the ethical treatment of …
Research Funding
The Division of Genomics and Society focuses on the societal issues that need to be studied and addressed as genomics advances.
… The Division of Genomics and Society is responsible for exploring societal issues … to genomics, incorporating and extending the institute's Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) research program and …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National … choices are laden with uncertainty and raise difficult ethical, legal and social issues. Genetic information can have …
Event
November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17.
… Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17. We encourage you and your organizations to join in and help amplify our …
Media Advisory
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their benefits, limitations and potential for misuse.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) of the National Institutes of Health will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their …