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NIH expands its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements Project, which is creating a fundamental genomics resource scientists to study human health and disease.
… tools and analyses that are being used extensively in studies to interpret genome sequences and to understand the consequence of genomic variation," said Elise Feingold, Ph.D., a program … genome, and to analyze the enormous database of generated genomic information. The data and tools generated by ENCODE …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch (MCIDGB) studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases. … … scleroderma and podoconiosis). MCIDGB researchers analyze genomic data to document and interpret the non-random …
Research Funding
The centers define the state-of-the-art study designs and methods to find variants and genes underlying Mendelian disorders.
… genome-wide sequencing technology and other complementary genomic approaches to discover the genetic basis that … Genome Sequencing, Dna Sequencing, Gene Variants, Genomic Variant, Mendelian Disorders … The centers define the …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch identifies and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and progression.
… or production of tumors-tumorigenesis-can result from genomic alterations that are inherited or alterations that are acquired and accumulate over time. Some of these genomic changes drive tumor initiation, growth and … integral to this discovery pipeline. In aggregate, their studies have the potential to contribute to improved patient …
Clinical Research
GENE-FORECAST® is developing a community cohort and resource for defining the significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans.
… study is developing a community-based cohort and novel genomic science resource for defining the biological significance of ancestry-related genomic variation in African-Americans. … GENE-FORECAST® will … heart attack and stroke). Based on previous epidemiology studies, it is anticipated that the prevalence of clinically …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… having genetic testing done for some other reason. … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) is a study of people … of uncertain significance   … May 13, 2021: From one genomic diagnosis, researchers discover other treatable … A study for patients with unexpected genetic results … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) … Genomic Services …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's leadership team has prioritized initiatives to stimulate and achieve highly impactful progress in genomics that will benefit the efforts of others.
… in genomics that will benefit the efforts of others.​ ​ … Genomic Literacy, Human Genome Project, History Of Genomics, Minority …
For Health Professionals
The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of healthcare providers and enhance the effective practice of clinical genomic medicine by facilitating interactions among the key stakeholders in genomics education.
… working groups to address major areas identified at the Genomic Medicine IV meeting that are critical to effective … Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) aims to improve genomic literacy of healthcare providers and enhance the effective …  Archived Webinars  Archived Articles Archived Case Studies … Overview … Membership … Healthcare Professionals …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… on increasing the diversity of the next generation of genomic researchers. The NHGRI Diversity Action Plan (DAP) … initiatives, including the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science, genome-sequencing centers, and model … potentially increasing the scientific impact of individual studies. A new Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) …
Jobs at NHGRI
An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section (CCDGS), a new section in the Center for Precision Health Research at NHGRI, under Dr. Neil Hanchard.
… available datasets and conducting targeted functional studies utilizing single cell technologies. The anticipated … to map risk loci and intersects with other mapping studies being conducted within the lab. The position includes … candidates with experience in human genetic and genomic analyses are welcome to apply. … Interested …