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Clinical Research
This team-based clinical service os provided by NHGRI to Intramural Investigators employing exome/genome sequencing.
… (SGFS) is a team-based clinical service provided by NHGRI to Intramural Investigators employing exome/genome sequencing to accomplish their research goals. The SGFS will …
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.
… in the genomics enterprise.” – Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI Director … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Division of Intramural … immunological disorders; and others. The NHGRI intramural program performs research at the intersection of genomics and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 10th anniversary of the Undiagnosed Diseases Program.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … The NHGRI 'Genomics 2020' strategic planning process is gaining … some of the major issues that are on the minds of genome scientists and those interested in the biomedical … scans for single-nucleotide polymorphisms and whole-exome sequencing. The UDP focuses solely on undiagnosed conditions, …
News Release
A new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results.
… … A new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is challenging traditional practices for validating DNA sequencing results. The research suggests that newer, faster, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… M.D., Ph.D., has announced that he plans to step down as NHGRI Scientific Director to focus on his research and … Working Group of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will host a virtual Machine Learning in … and data science. To lead this effort, NHGRI extramural program director Valentina Di Francesco will serve as a …
Research Funding
The Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP) maintains and updates the human genome reference and provides it to the scientific community.
… reference in the completion of the International Human Genome Project, there has been a need to maintain and improve … curated and released to the community. On March 1, 2018, NHGRI convened a web meeting of over 65 basic research, … Concept documents) Technology development for complete sequencing of genomes ( NOT-HG-19-011 ) … Human Genome …
Educational Resources
DNA sequencing is a laboratory technique used to determine the exact sequence of bases (A, C, G, and T) in a DNA molecule.
… DNA Sequencing … DNA sequencing is a laboratory technique used to determine the … understanding the function of genes and other parts of the genome. There are now several different methods available for …
Research Funding
The Genome Technology Program is refining current technologies to increase efficiency and decrease cost while maintaining or improving data quality.
… The Genome Technology (GTP) program at NHGRI supports research to … Concept Clearance Concept Presentation Novel Nucleic Acid Sequencing Technology Development – February 12, 2018 Council …
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … On January 29, 2018, NHGRI hosted a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) with ELSI … Implications (ELSI) Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute, launched in 1990 with the … factors to consider. Now, researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… … October was a particularly busy (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was featured in last month’s The … respond. The results of the surveys will inform policy and program decisions as NIH seeks ways to continue supporting …