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News Release
NHGRI hosted two Pathway to Independance awardees and supported 18 additional investigators at institutions nationwide.
… investigators through the Pathway to Independence (PI) award, also called the K99/R00 grant. In 2014, the National … research position - an important step in an academic career. "The Pathway to Independence Award is a wonderful way … issued Pathway to Independence awards to outstanding, early-career researchers around the country. Their academic …
Profile
Dr. Joan Bailey-Wilson, who retired in September 2022, looks back on her 42-year career as a scientist and reflects on the rapid growth of the genomics field.
… was when I was in the first grade. I did a demonstration for the parents that had a hot plate with boiling water on … the projects that you’re most proud of? Bailey-Wilson: Early in my career, I was involved in breast cancer risk modeling that …
News Release
Dr. Gahl honored for his leading efforts to diagnose and treat individuals with rare and undiagnosed diseases.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Dr. Gahl honored for his leading efforts to diagnose and treat individuals … investigator Bill Gahl, M.D., Ph.D., the prestigious Career Achievement Award. This award recognizes his undeterred commitment to …
Research Funding
A list of current and previous Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) grant awards.
… The Center for Synthetic Regulatory Genomics RM1 HG009491 Jef D. Boeke … or in the presence of a drug. The Center will also train early career experimentalists, clinical geneticists and data …
Event
A series focusing on a specific topic of genomic research by pairing an early career researcher funded under NHGRI’s Genomic Innovator Award Program with an established researcher whose own contributions have paved the way for the specific research area.
… host a new seminar series based on its Genomic Innovator Award Program, which supports innovative work by early-career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or …
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.
… genomics leaders in policy, education, communications and scientific program management. … The National Human … and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of … and experienced community of people who have a heart for genomics and genetics,” said ASHG President Brendan Lee, …
Policy Issues
Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
… is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new … goals of synthetic biology projects. Some examples of what scientists are producing with synthetic biology are: … questions. Leading voices in bioethics, including the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues …
Staff
Dr. Meru Sadhu is the head of the Systems Biology and Genome Engineering Section at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… The Systems Biology and Genome Engineering Section's goal is to systematically … SK, Bloom JS, Sadhu MJ, Kruglyak L, Carlborg Ö. Accounting for genetic interactions improves modeling of individual … list … Cory Weller; Postdoc (2019-2022); NIH Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias – Research Scientist …
Careers and Training
Select training and funding opportunities at various career levels.
… * Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award * R25 - Genome Research Experiences to Attract … for Medical Students + PAR-21-312 Postdoctoral and Early-Stage Investigator Training Opportunities that will … PA-20-176 K08 - Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development PA-20-202 PA-20-203 K18 - Short-Term …
News Release
Principal investigator-mentors guide new scientists to their next chapter.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … Principal investigator-mentors guide new scientists to their next chapter. … A DNA sequence in the … a vital role in transporting vitamin B12, important for the formation of healthy red blood cells and nerve … for my time here and am so excited for the next step in my career.” Like Ms. Benoit, Jorge Rodriguez-Gil made the most …