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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.
… genomic research among diverse stakeholders including researchers, clinicians, patients, community members, … from seeking treatment). The ethical issues related to early intervention therapies (e.g. somatic gene editing, … with late childhood, adolescent or adult onset; or 2) early childhood onset disorders that present with a broad …
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Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… features candid conversations with pioneering genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the … purposes, such as being as a source of inspiration for early career scientists interested in genomics research." For …
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NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Program supports grants for research, and training and career development at sites nationwide. Additional …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
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In a conversation, Dr. Elise Feingold reflects on her path to NHGRI, describes her experience leading the ENCODE program and shares advice for those considering different scientific careers.
… She reflects on her 36-year career at NIH directing genomics programs and mentoring … the small start-up feel of what eventually became NHGRI. Early on, there were very few of us working on it, but there … research grants, and I’ve enjoyed working with junior researchers and helping to foster their career development. …
Clinical Research
The Institutional Review Board (IRB)Â is responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of the human subjects of research protocols that are conducted by intramural investigators in NHGRI and a number of other institutes.
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Dr. Pavan looks back on his career at NHGRI, highlights pivotal moments and shares his future plans in artistic woodworking and community mediation.
… After a decorated career as a geneticist at NHGRI, he looks forward to more art … me to mentor people from diverse backgrounds during my career. … Soo: What brought you to NIH?  Pavan: When I was … own careers. … Soo: Were there any pivotal moments in your career?  Pavan: There were a few times where it was clear …
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The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… in ELSI Research (CEER) program. This program funds researchers who are studying the bioethical implications of … how to bring the knowledge that I've obtained during my career as a scientist, and combine that with my passion for … you have the academic grantees and government researchers; you also have people thinking about the …
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Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
… acidemia. "Dr. Koehly brings out the best in individual researchers and then discovers ways to weave together their … of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Rather than pursue a career in academia right after her doctoral studies, she …
Research Training
A mentored, pre-tenure track junior faculty position during which time the incumbent designs and implements an integrated, translational research program.
… We intend to assist in the development of a cadre of researchers who can compete for faculty positions at the best … experience upon which to build an independent research career, particularly when clinical research with human … to 1,200 credentialed physicians, dentists and Ph.D. researchers and clinical experts across many disciplines. The …