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Dr. Lawrence Brody is a senior investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch and director of NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
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… that lead to perturbations in normal metabolic pathways and cause disorders such as cancer and birth defects. His … and disease prevention. With investigators in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch, he initiated and co-directs the …
Research Funding
The Grants Administrations Branch is responsible for all business management aspects of NHGRI's grant and cooperative agreement programs.
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… The Grants Administrations Branch is responsible for all business management aspects of the the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) grant and cooperative agreement programs. The branch conducts the …
Research at NHGRI
The Translational and Functional Genomics Branch explores the genetic, epigenetic and metagenomic basis of human disorders.
… The Translational and Functional Genomics Branch (TFGB) studies how genome structure and function contribute to health by exploring the genetic, … epigenetic and metagenomic basis of human disorders. … Research at NHGRI …
Administrative
The Financial Management Branch plans, directs and coordinates the financial management of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… The Financial Management Branch (FMB) plans, directs and coordinates the financial management of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). … The branch prepares, submits …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch uses genomic technologies to study the human genome and other organisms and disease mechanisms.
… The Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch uses state-of-the-art genetic and genomic technologies … … The goal of the branch is to demonstrate that research findings and opportunities derived from genetic and …
Administrative
The Administrative Services Branch provides resources and services essential to the efficient operation of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… The Administrative Services Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) obtains and provides the resources and services essential to the …
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) with ELSI program directors and NHGRI policy experts. Our hosts were Lawrence Brody, … for all individuals and populations.The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program at the National Human Genome Research …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture.
… for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture. … Do you know what the slogan "it's in your DNA" … anyone's genome sequence raises many issues regarding the social context of genomics. Information about our genomes is … 1990, the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program  was formally established at the National …
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics research.
… The Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB) of the Division of Genomics and Society … and analysis that enables the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to pursue its mission. … PPAB …
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 and study genes that contribute to … response to treatment, and outcomes.  Conducts research on multiple types of cancer, including (but not …