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Recombinant DNA Technology is a technology that uses enzymes to cut and paste together DNA sequences of interest.
… that uses enzymes to cut and paste together DNA sequences of interest. … Cell, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Enzyme, Gene … techniques to manipulate and isolate DNA segments of interest. This method can be used to combine (or splice) …
Health
The Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) Toolkit assists those interested in integrating genomics into their practice.
… explains how the program improved their nurses’ knowledge of genomics and patient care.  Pamela Edwards, EdD, MSN, … at Duke University Hospital discusses the importance of finding the right person to lead the program and describes … capacity to integrate genomics into patient care. All of the MINC institutional efforts involved other members of …
Event
Lectures series that increases understanding of genomics in the scholarly community and presents contemporary research of immediate interest to NHGRI staff.
… Additional Resources … The NHGRI History of Molecular Biology and Genomics Lecture Series emerged out of the Capturing the History of Genomics workshop with the … and to present contemporary research of immediate interest to NHGRI staff. … History of Molecular Biology and …
Professional Development Programs
The Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship is designed for individuals interested in the development and implementation of genetics-related health and research policies at a national level.
… program at fellowships@ashg.org or submit our Fellowship Interest Form to be notified about key fellowship dates. … … From guiding research agendas to informing the integration of genetics and genomics in clinical settings, sound … enhance and accelerate equitable access to the benefits of genomics research. These policies are better informed with …
Research Funding
The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the participating NIH institutes and centers (ICs). Program Officer contact information is also included.
… The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the participating NIH … the generation, interpretation, understanding and use of genetic and genomic information and associated …
Event
On November 18, 2021, NHGRI will host an NIH Genomics and Health Disparities Special Interest Group lecture, "NIH Approach to Inclusive Excellence - The COSWD Viewpoint" by Marie A. Bernard, M.D.
… A. Bernard, M.D. leads NIH thought regarding the science of scientific workforce diversity, assuring that the full range of talent is accessed to promote scientific creativity and … of the NIH Genomics and Health Disparities Scientific Interest Group with a lecture and facilitated discussion …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is … recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health …
Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers and other organizations.
… project, portfolio and program management at the forefront of genomics. The keystone of this program is sage mentorship from faculty and collegial … would be appropriate candidates for the fellowship. Strong interest in establishing and managing genomic medicine …
News Release
Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes investigators with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human health.
… The New York Academy of Medicine honors NHGRI Scientific Director for advances in … genetic epidemiology and efforts to enhance the diversity of the human genetics field. … Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was … impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human …
Staff
Dr. Shurjo Sen is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences who manages a portfolio of grants focused upon genomic data sciences, and is particularly interested in transitioning genomics from a centralized data repository model to cloud-based collaborative science.
… as a program director in 2019. He manages a portfolio of grants focused upon genomic data sciences, and is … including computational technologies. Dr. Sen also has an interest in training initiatives at NHGRI that aim to create … through the C.W. Cotterman Award from the American Society of Human Genetics in 2014. Between 2016-2019, he served as …