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Research Training
An opportunity for students to receive individualized research mentoring, learn about careers in genomics and have access to a network of early-career genome scientists.
… “The promise of genomics cannot be fully achieved without successfully attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that includes people from … at the intersection of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences. It also trains the next …
About NHGRI
The Genomics and Society Working Group advises on planning and priorities for genomics and society activities at NHGRI.
… The Genomics and Society Working Group provides advice on short- and … Working Group was established in 2012 as a working group of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research … ​ … Ethics Issues In Genomics, Policy Issues In Genomics, Legal Issues In Genomics, Genomics Legislation, Privacy And …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… care (e.g. for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that … This determination will also factor in any potential ethical and legal issues, as well economic factors such as cost-benefit …
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.
… to support scientific exploration of the genome and to help NIH in its mission to understand, prevent, detect … information about their research participants in legal proceedings, such as in the case of a subpoena. There … Studies For You? FAQs about Clinical Studies Legal, Ethical, and Safety Issues … Frequently Asked Questions … Get …
Research Funding
NHGRI solicits grant applications that relate to its scientific priorities and research interests
… grant applications submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research or research training are … proposals. These proposals are considered unsolicited, and follow the NIH standard schedule for submission, review … … Apply for Research Funding … ​​The National Human Genome Research Institute solicits grant applications that …
Research Training
Institutional and individual funding from NHGRI to help scientists develop research and professional skills.
… NHGRI Training Mission: Prepare a diverse and talented genomics workforce that is operating at the … that accelerate genomic research focused on the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic advances; the …
News Release
A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is identical to a mutation that is implicated in multiple human cancers.
… their low blood sugar. Now, an oncogene shared by dogs and humans points to another way that canines may come to our … that is implicated in multiple human cancers, a team of scientists from the National Institutes of Health, Purdue … Program; Heidi Parker, Ph.D., of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI); and Elaine Ostrander, …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities … -- the negative health outcomes that impact certain groups of people - and the microbiome - the microorganisms that live … on us -- are both influenced by people's environments and social interactions. As a result, the microbiome and health …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the National Institutes of Health …
Talking Glossary
Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs.
… racism. Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs. … racist beliefs. That perpetually influences racial bias and discrimination in science and research. Leading scientists across scientific institutions …