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Funding to advance understanding of RNA biology and development of RNA-based technologies
… Funding to advance understanding of RNA biology and development of RNA-based technologies. … The National … to provide more than $15 million over three years for research into the structures, functions and interactions of …
Research Funding
​CSER is rapidly advancing the knowledge necessary to develop best practices for implementating genomic sequence data into clinical care. ​
… regarding the most promising clinical applications and the specific diseases or individual susceptibilities most … findings, remain incompletely understood. Furthermore, research is needed to assess and improve the current … adoption of these methods into clinical care, 2) guide the development and dissemination of best practices for the …
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NHGRI hosted two Pathway to Independance awardees and supported 18 additional investigators at institutions nationwide.
… the K99/R00 grant. In 2014, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) hosted two PI awardees and supported 18 additional investigators at institutions … and practice of education, offered at NHGRI's Intramural Training Office (ITO). Postdoctoral fellows aren't officially …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH develops a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and to reduce/eliminate health disparities.
… Dr. Rotimi has provided a wonderful environment for the training of several minority scientists and students from high school through graduate programs and beyond in biomedical research. As the Director of the CRGGH, he will continue to …
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Dr. Gahl honored for his leading efforts to diagnose and treat individuals with rare and undiagnosed diseases.
… … Dr. Gahl honored for his leading efforts to diagnose and treat individuals with rare and undiagnosed diseases. … … and Human Services (HHS) has awarded National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) senior investigator Bill Gahl, M.D., Ph.D., the prestigious Career Achievement Award. This award recognizes his …
Research at NHGRI
The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… The investigators in the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) develop and evaluate cutting edge genomic and informatic tools to … within NHGRI’s Intramural Research Program to foster the development of cutting edge genomic and informatic approaches …
Clinical Research
The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study explores the genetic factors contributing to ADHD to improve treatment in the future.
… The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study is exploring the genetic factors that … in the future. … ADHD often appears to run in families, and research studies have suggested that there may be a … least two genes. Non-genetic causes such as abnormal brain development, brain injury or environmental factors are also …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… dates. … Rapid advances in human genetics/genomics research and genomic medicine are increasingly relevant to everyday … and vision insurance; retirement plan matching; and a training/travel allowance. … Over the course of two years, …
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NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… Mjoseth … Researchers at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome. Health disparities …
Staff
Dr. Belen Hurle is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research, an educational outreach specialist in the Education and Community Involvement Branch and a training program coordinator in the Intramural Training Office.
… models of public engagement related to genomics, genetics and public health. Specifically, she identifies target … interest. Dr. Hurle joined the NHGRI in November 2002 as a Research Fellow after completing four years of postdoctoral training in Molecular Genetics at Washington University in …