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NHGRI has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., as the next scientific director. In this role, he will lead the institute’s Intramural Research Program, which conducts basic and clinical research to enable a greater understanding of human disease and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders.
… … Genetic epidemiologist and genomics researcher to lead NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program. … The National Human Genome Research …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… In 2023, ASHG and NHGRI announced a new partnership that strengthens and … programs. The new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program recognizes the importance of diverse career paths to … of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The goal of the colloquium is to …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's organizational structure is divided into seven divisions and the Office of the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics research.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) organizational structure is … structure by dividing the institute's Extramural Research Program into four new divisions and promoting to division …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… 2024 Update: The NIH-funded Genetic Counseling Training Program is temporarily pausing admissions to undergo strategic planning and development. NHGRI wants to hear from you on the current needs and … . Drawing on resources from three outstanding research institutions, the National Human Genome Research …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Charles Venditti, M.D., Ph.D., as chief of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program. In this role, he will provide leadership and guidance on research into genetic diseases that disrupt metabolism.
… Venditti to provide leadership for clinical and laboratory research programs that focus on the development of new … disorders. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has … of its Metabolic Medicine Branch within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program. In this role, he will provide …
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.
… highlighting progress in areas that influence the genomics research enterprise — from efforts to end structural racism … M.D., Ph.D., has announced that he plans to step down as NHGRI Scientific Director to focus on his research and …  NHGRI’s Scientific Director and Director of the NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program, Dan Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., has …
Research Training
The NHGRI Social and Behavioral Research Branch invites recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB), an intramural research branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), invites recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking applicants for the position of Program Director (PD) of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) Fellowship & Director of Genetics Education (DGE), which plays a critical role in leading and overseeing all aspects of our ACGME-accredited programs.
… and encourages applications from women and minorities. … NHGRI is seeking applicants for the position of Program Director (PD) of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics … clinical, biochemical, and laboratory experiences, research opportunities, and professional development …
Scientific Community
NHGRI's world-class genomics researchers are accelerating scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health.
… NHGRI is a leading authority for genomics research related to human health and disease. By conducting world-class genomics research, NHGRI accelerates scientific and medical breakthroughs that …
Research Funding
Coordinates activities across the Genome Sequencing Program components
… The National Human Genome Research Institute's Genome Sequencing Program Coordinating Center (GSPCC) was funded in 2016 to … Content … Genome Sequencing Program Coordinating Center … NHGRI's Genome Sequencing Program Coordinating Center …