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Research at NHGRI
NHGRI's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease.
… National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) conducts a broad program of laboratory and clinical research to … understanding of human biology and develop better methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of heritable and … on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease. … NHGRI's research focuses …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … October was a particularly busy (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of … decade. While genomics was once a fairly confined field, new technologies and advances have catalyzed significant …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have identified new genes associated with the Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) and some possible new therapies.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) researchers have identified new genes associated with the Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) … discovery of new genes associated with ECD provides hope for improving the diagnoses of a disease that affects so many parts of the body. We also …
Talking Glossary
La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para detectar y localizar una secuencia de ADN específica en un cromosoma.
… Hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) … La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) … … Fluorescence in situ hybridization (abbreviated FISH) is a laboratory technique used to detect and locate a specific DNA sequence on a chromosome. In this technique, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… public health challenges, is sponsored by NHGRI; a collection of other NIH institutes and centers; and the Foundation for the NIH (which raised funds with additional profit and … provides researchers a set of coordinates that allow new matching sequences to be aligned and organized. Such a …
Research Funding
IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information into clinical care.
… record (EMR) and provide clinical decision support (CDS) for implementation of appropriate interventions or clinical advice. The sites will work together to develop new methods and projects and disseminate their findings to … and developing best practices for implementation is a key goal so that the information generated from the program …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
… Lung, and Blood Institute, who is working to develop a gene therapy-based treatment for sickle cell disease. This inspirational piece illustrates … triumph of genomic medicine and offers hope for similar new treatments for other rare diseases. All the best, … To …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the recent launch of the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award.
… process continues to move forward, gathering early ideas for further exploration and feedback about the process … more applied areas of genomics, and this was followed by a trainee-only session that featured valued and frank input … to the genomics enterprise, NHGRI recently launched a new program - the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award - that aims …
Research Funding
The centers define the state-of-the-art study designs and methods to find variants and genes underlying Mendelian disorders.
… Human Genome Research Institute funded the Centers for Mendelian Genomics (CMG) in 2011 with the charge to … of patients with Mendelian disorders and may lead to new therapeutic approaches. This knowledge can also lend … website: www.mendelian.org . Please note that the CMG are a research program do not provide treatment or other clinical …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of genomics careers.
… has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which … and experienced community of people who have a heart for genomics and genetics,” said ASHG President Brendan Lee, …