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Research at NHGRI
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… factors contribute to disease. Our investigators use genetics and genomic approaches in both human and mouse … … Our Research … Genetic Disease Research Branch … NHGRI branch studying how genetic changes affect the … of gene products leading to human disease. … Research at NHGRI …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch identifies and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and progression.
… The Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch seeks to identify … collaborative agreements with universities, academic medical centers, and clinics.  Develops and maintains banks … to cancer susceptibility and progression. ​ … The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch …
Staff
Dr. Suzanne Hart was the deputy director of the Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine Fellowship Training Program until she retired in late 2023.
… in 1985. She earned her Ph.D. in Human Genetics from the Medical College of Virginia (now called Virginia Commonwealth University) in 1990. Her doctoral thesis was "Biochemical and Immunological Characterization of Serum … of the Genetics and Proteomics Core Facilities. She joined NHGRI in 2003. She was the deputy director of the Medical …
Leadership Initiatives
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… NHGRI has launched a publicly available and … of marginalized communities and build trust in medical advances by confronting past and present-day wrongs, … of "triangulation" (Book Chapter) History of Human Genetics: Aspects of Its Development and Global Perspectives …
Educational Resources
Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family. … Genetic Counseling, … family, helps them make an informed decision about their medical situation and provides psychological counseling to … a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family. … Educational Resources …
About NHGRI
Established in 1989, NHGRI collaborates with the scientific and medical communities to catalyze genomic breakthroughs.
… Established in 1989, NHGRI collaborates with the scientific and medical communities to catalyze genomic breakthroughs and … to catalyze genomic breakthroughs. … Human Genome Project, genetics research, genomics research, NIH, NIH funding, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 1, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., focuses on the NHGRI History of Genomics Program's preservation of historical assets related to the field of genomics as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
… GenomeTV starting at 11:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research. The first hour of the open … dehumanization of marginalized groups, and build trust in medical advances by confronting past and present-day wrongs, … experiences of people with disabilities in the context of genetics and genomics. Conversations will link disability …
Staff
Dr. Galarreta is a board-certified pediatrician and biochemical geneticist in NHGRI's Metabolic Medicine Branch.
… M.D. … Dr. Galarreta is a board-certified pediatrician and biochemical geneticist. She completed her pediatric residency … the University of California in San Diego to complete her medical genetics and genomics fellowship training. She … complete her training in Medical Biochemical Genetics, at NHGRI. Following this, she spent three years as an attending …
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Genetic Epidemiologist in the Division of Genomic Medicine (DGM). The division focuses on understanding how genomics contributes to human health and disease and how this knowledge can translate into improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of … will provide scientific expertise in epidemiology, genetics, and related areas to undertake, collaborate, and … decisions. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate data from a medical and scientific viewpoint in an accurate and timely …
Staff
Dr. Ian Nova is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomic Sciences.
… Human Genome Research Institute’s Extramural Research Program as a program director in 2023. He manages a portfolio … acid sequencing. He is also the program manager for the NHGRI Small Business Program, which awards grants to early-stage small businesses that fit NHGRI’s mission and vision.   Prior to joining NHGRI, Dr. …