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NHGRI researchers have shown that areas of the genome related to brain development harbor variants that may account for behavioral differences among different dog lineages.
… researchers understand how genomic variation can affect behavioral differences in humans. … National Institutes of … lineages. The study , funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and published in the journal Cell , involved citizen science …
Educational Resources
Autism is a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors.
… a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors. … Autism Spectrum Disorders, … that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Symptoms usually appear before the age …
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The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… Communications and Public Liaison Branch … From prenatal genetic screening … number of issues that spring from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research, will be held on June 5 - 7, 2017 by The Jackson …
Event
November is Family Health History Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17.
… Awareness Month! To celebrate, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host several engagement events over social media on Wednesday, November 17. We encourage you and your organizations to join in and help amplify our …
Research Funding
The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has funded … communities. Center for ELSI of Psychiatric, Neurologic & Behavioral Genetics at Columbia University Medical Center …
Research Funding
A list of funding opportunities in genomics research provided by NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… National Human Genome Research Institute supports research and training and career development opportunities in support … Date: July 09, 2026  PAR-20-254 : Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) (Research R01 Clinical Trial … NIH-funded T32 and TL1 Training Grants to Better Integrate Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) with other …
Research Funding
NHGRI solicits grant applications that relate to its scientific priorities and research interests
… submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research or research training are investigator-initiated … proposals. These proposals are considered unsolicited, and follow the NIH standard schedule for submission, review and award. NIH institutes and centers also publish special …
Research Training
The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award provides full-time, semi-independent research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) is available to promising … that are compatible with their academic interests and career plans. An important aspect of the postdoctoral … Office, which serves as a focal point for training and career development and whose goal is to improve the …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… … In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with … join the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research in its Social and Behavioral Research Branch , heading the new Engagement …
Research Training
The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students the opportunity to perform biomedical research with some of the world's best scientists.
… The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students at all levels the opportunity to … development of novel methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of heritable and genetic disorders. In addition to the training and …