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NHGRI will hold a workshop in September 2019 focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health.
… to integrate genomics into everyday clinical and public health practice 11:15 - 11:20 a.m. - Introduction to Theme 1 … … Agenda … Workshop Materials … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is in the middle of a new round of … is planning a workshop focused on Genomics in Medicine and Health (GMH) for September 26-27, 2019. Utilizing the …
News Release
Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk.
… sickle cell trait (SCT) and most never have related health complications. Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased … and associate investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research …
Event
On November 18, 2021, NHGRI will host an NIH Genomics and Health Disparities Special Interest Group lecture, "NIH Approach to Inclusive Excellence - The COSWD Viewpoint" by Marie A. Bernard, M.D.
… of activities, including co-chairing two Department of Health and Human Services Healthy People 2020/2030 objectives … Biomedical Careers. Her national leadership in geriatrics research, teaching, and clinical practice has been recognized … host the November meeting of the NIH Genomics and Health Disparities Scientific Interest Group with a lecture and …
NEWS RELEASE
Final outcomes from the most comprehensive analysis to-date of humans and their microbiomes definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems.
… definitively link microbes and microbial activities with health problems. … There is a mighty but invisible kingdom of … microbiome. These microbiomes support and maintain your health but also, when the microbiome is disturbed in some … that the human microbiome is an important avenue of health research. It is one with crucial implications for our health, …
Staff
Vence Bonham is the acting deputy director for NHGRI and an associate investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
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… Jr. is acting deputy director of the National Human Genome Research Institute and a member of the senior leadership team … Mr. Bonham provides leadership for the institute’s health equity and workforce diversity programs and works in … Social and Behavioral Research Branch. He leads the Health Disparities Unit, which investigates the equitable …
Health FAQ
Discuss these questions with your doctor or health care provider.
… therapy is an experimental treatment that may improve the health of people with sickle cell disease. The treatment may … trial team will create a follow-up plan to monitor your health. Researchers will use your data (and the data of … (including your hematologist) after gene therapy. Your research team and general health care providers should work …
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 one of the premier research programs in genome sciences. NHGRI scientists have …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical breakthroughs.
… diseases affect millions of Americans every day, and research is key to improving our ability to diagnose and treat these diseases. At the National Human Genome Research Institute, our researchers are creating foundational tools and methods to expand genomics research, ultimately leading to medical breakthroughs. … …
For Patients and Families
List of resources to help you find accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases.
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… As Internet users quickly discover, an enormous amount of health information is available online. The material provided … specific tests and products by the National Human Genome Research Institute or the Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, …
Research Funding
Frequently asked questions for Investigator-Initiated Research on Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices FOAs (RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049).
… experience need(s) to be an integral part of the research team including being involved in research design, implementation, and analyses, not just … having a diversity of investigators involved in the research program.  Should I communicate with the program …