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Kris Wetterstrand is the scientific liaison to the Director for Extramural Activities at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… As the Scientific Liaison to the Director for Extramural Activities at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Kris Wetterstrand manages special projects within the … Ms. Wetterstrand plays a role in fostering collaboration and communication within the institute as well as between the …
NHGRI Director
A list of videos featuring NHGRI Director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D.
… Below is a select list of videos featuring NHGRI Director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., including interviews, speeches, awards, and other events. … 64 Questions with Dr. Eric Green on his … Policy, New Branch Chiefs in NHGRI's Divison of Policy, Communications, and Education, the updated Informed Consent …
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.
… to support emerging genomics leaders in policy, education, communications and scientific program management. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has …
NHGRI Director
A selection of NHGRI Director Eric Green's recent interviews, speeches, awards and institute testimony.
… NHGRI Director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., is invited to speak at lectures nationally and internationally and is the recipient of many awards. … and how it could change modern medicine From Alaska Public Radio June 5 Developing a '2020 Vision' for Genomics …
About Genomics
February 15, 2021 marks the 20-year anniversary of publications reporting the draft human genome sequence.
… In February 2001, Nature  and Science  published two seminal papers that revealed the … Vision, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) charts a thoughtful scientific journey for the future … new treatment options to improve human health at-large. … NHGRI's Oral History Collection: Interview with Robert …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green reflects on the milestones of the Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) Program as it reaches completion.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … NHGRI’s ‘Genomics2020’ Strategic Planning Process continues … researchers, industry experts, healthcare professionals, and interested members of the public. Specifically, the discussions will focus on genomic …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how social media provides NHGRI staff with a space to talk about their work, make genomics topics easy to understand, and show how genomics can positively affect people.
… to the array of updates about the many happenings at NHGRI and in genomics, I would like to draw your attention to … are due on November 18. …  In July, the NHGRI Communications and Public Liaison Branch participated in the …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Intramural Research Award recognizes research achievements by trainees in basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research.
… The NHGRI Intramural Research Award distinguishes meritorious … achievement or a larger body of work of exemplary quality and significance. … 2016 Award Recipients. Front Row (left to … Sudre, Ph.D. Inset: Emily Holzinger, Ph.D.  Every year, NHGRI recognizes outstanding trainees in the Division of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… M.D., Ph.D. … Shortly before the holidays, Congress passed and the President signed a federal budget for Fiscal Year … comprise a federal budget was very good news for NIH and NHGRI – another nice increase in funding. In addition to a … the answers to these and other related questions, NHGRI’s Communications and Public Liaison Branch recently developed a …
News Release
The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… can be established. … A Pathway to Science Policy and Education Careers One way to ensure that genomic … and policy. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) have … or education. Their training programs - the Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship and the Genetics and Education …