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The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… Charles Rotimi, Ph.D. , was featured on the cover of the March issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics . This eye-catching cover pointed to the …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… Autism represents a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social … autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) - represent a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social … activities and interests. The ASDs include a variety of medical autism diagnoses, which vary in the severity of
Policies and Guidance
Guidance describing NHGRI’s position on appropriate third-party involvement.
… and contract-recipients sometimes seek or receive offers of support from companies or other third parties (e.g., … regarding third-party support, prevent potential conflicts of interest, and preserve scientific objectivity. This guidance …
News Release
NIH researchers have identified a gene that makes yeast resistant to a lethal toxin.
… yeast colony on sensitive yeast Pictured is a colony of yeast secreting a toxin that kills neighboring yeast … they’re affected by toxins.” Typically, toxins are used in conflicts between different species. However, these “killer” … “There are very few examples of these within-species conflicts in nature, and our work has just scratched the …
Event
The Current Topics in Genome Analysis lecture series offers a mixture of local and outside speakers covering the major areas of genomics.
… will be using this mailing list to remind everyone of upcoming lectures, as well as to notify participants of … and other biomedical and clinical scientists with an interest in genetics, genomics and personalized medicine. No … that the speaker and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this …
Administrative
The Ethics Branch provides leadership, guidance and advice to NHGRI employees regarding ethical standards of conduct.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Office of Ethics assists NHGRI employees to adhere to the Standards … standards and transparent policies in order to avoid conflicts of interest. The Office of Ethics is charged with providing …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… Service Fellowship Program recognizes the importance of diverse career paths to inform and advance genomics and … and graduate levels. Submit the Fellowship Interest Form  to receive more information about the fellowships, including notice of application windows. … Contact the fellowship program at …
Research Training
The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award provides full-time, semi-independent research in NHGRI laboratories.
… academic interests and career plans. An important aspect of the postdoctoral training experience at NHGRI is the … Committee, and other NHGRI- and National Institutes of Health (NIH)- sponsored career development programs. IRTAs … to two years. These awards may be extended to a maximum of five years, depending on the annual review of the …
Research at NHGRI
The Intramural Training Office serves as the focal point for research training at NHGRI.
… an excellent environment for training the next generation of researchers and is proud to support training at all career … the focal point for training at NHGRI and offers a variety of information and resources including: Career development …
News Release
Experts discussed the gaps, challenges and opportunities in genomics at Genomic Medicine Meeting VIII: NHGRI's Genomic Medicine Portfolio, sponsored by NHGRI.
… … Moving beyond this impasse and proving the usefulness of genomic medicine were among the thorny topics tackled June … the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In a series of nine panels, speakers addressed topics of broad interest across NHGRI programs, including interpreting …