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NIH accelerates the use of genomics in clinical care
NIH is awarding $18.9 million towards research that aims to accelerate the use of genome sequencing in clinical care for all individuals.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is awarding …
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NHGRI-ASHG fellowships fulfill critical need in science policy and education
The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … Rapid advances in genomic research have led to a wealth …
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New training grants prime doctors to tackle genomic medicine
Evaluating genetic features of inherited diseases by sequencing the genetic code helps with the cost and time challenges in medical practice.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … Although sensationalized, television's Dr. Gregory House …
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New policy to protect research participants of NIH-funded research
NIH submits new policy that requires all NIH-funded investigators who conduct sensitive, health-related research be issued Certificates of Confidentiality.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … One goal of the 21st Century Cures Act, enacted December …
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NIH genome sequencing program targets the genomic bases of common, rare disease
NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The National Institutes of Health will fund a set of …
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Improving science policy and healthcare through the NHGRI-ASHG fellowship
The NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship prepares scientists for careers in science policy.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The health and medical care of Americans is greatly …
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Forging a genomics research path across Africa
NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global …
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Dr. Carolyn Hutter to lead NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences
NHGRI appointed Carolyn Hutter, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genome Sciences, which researches human genome function in health and disease.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has …
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CRISPR Ask Me Anything hits Reddit's front page
NHGRI hosted a CRISPR "Ask Me Anything" with Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., reaching 10.5 million people worldwide.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … On January 18, 2018, the National Human Genome Research …
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Bacterial toxins make the body go boom
Researchers at NHGRI have discovered an immune mechanism in humans that perceives threats and was found only in plants.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … By outward appearances, plants and animals don't seem to …