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Staff
Dr. Jennifer Troyer is the director of NHGRI's Division of Extramural Operations.
… the institute’s extramural research grants, operations and policies. NHGRI's ERP reviews and manages external … support the institute’s mission to use genomics to advance human health. Dr. Troyer joined the NHGRI Extramural Research … She also served as coordinator for the Common Fund Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as part of …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a …
Event
On August 23, 2023, NHGRI will host a pre-application webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs:  RFA-HG-23-017 and RFA-HG-23-018.Â
… webinar for the Investigator-Initiated Research in Genomics and Health Equity RFAs:  RFA-HG-23-017  and RFA-HG-23-018 . …
News Release
Quartz Africa has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., for its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent."
… Amy Bentley … Quartz Africa has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., for its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent." … An Imaginative … Charles Rotimi, Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, genomics of Africans … Quartz Africa has selected …
Leadership Initiatives
The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect individuals from different scientific disciplines across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and researchers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area engaged in genomics and health disparities research, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking and community engagement.Â
… The Genomics and Health Disparities Interest Group provides a forum to connect … Chazeman S. Jackson, Ph.D., M.A., American Society of Human Genetics Melanie J. Wells, M.P.H., American College of …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's Initial Review Group provides first-level peer review of grant applications.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Initial Review … not limited to: Special projects for constructing genetic and physical maps Determining DNA sequences Developing … research (e.g. R01) are reviewed by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Initial Review Groups organized by the NIH …
News Release
NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… have shown that African populations contain the oldest and most diverse set of human genes. However, most studies of the human genome have … African Society of Human Genetics, introduced the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program. H3Africa …
Health
The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers, and thought leaders to share learning, understand barriers in depth, and discuss issues and potential solutions related to the collection of family health history information.
… The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers and thought leaders to share learning, understand barriers in … Jacoby Morris, Ph.D. Education Specialist National Human Genome Research Institute National Institutes of Health …
Health
Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your healthcare providers identify patterns of inheritance and risk factors.
… Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your healthcare providers identify patterns of inheritance and risk factors. … Modernizing family health history: …
Health
Guidance on collecting your family health history information before visiting the doctor.
… Find out how learning your family's health history can help you discover your genomic heritage and risks, and guide you in making healthy environment and … H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a national public health …