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20 papers published online in 2014 highlight research on DNA biorepositories and electronic medical records to better understand the genomics of disease.
… of nearly 20 papers published online in 2014 highlights research on the use of DNA biorepositories and electronic … patient's data and disease characteristics with his or her genomic information collected from stored tissue specimens in … ancestries across the network can be harnessed in large genomic discovery studies. Several studies aimed to show the …
Research at NHGRI
A list of scientific and clinical research investigators at NHGRI.
… Cores … Adjunct Investigators … Scientist Emeriti … Research Investigators … A list of scientific and clinical research investigators at the National Human Genome Research Institute. … A list of scientific and clinical …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… by many genetic factors and disease development.  This research was funded by NIH with a grant to Steven Henikoff, … by the recent addition of the Future Leaders Advancing Genomic Sciences and Health Innovation (FLAGSHIP) … standards body working toward unlocking the power of genomic data to benefit human health. The plan supports the …
Research at NHGRI
The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… The investigators in the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) develop and evaluate cutting edge genomic and informatic tools to improve the diagnosis, … Research Program to foster the development of cutting edge genomic and informatic approaches to health. The …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) conducts a broad program of laboratory and clinical research to translate genomics into a greater understanding … of heritable and genetic disorders. … Related Content … Research Areas … The National Human Genome Research …
Research Funding
Frequently asked questions for Investigator-Initiated Research on Genetic Counseling Processes and Practices FOAs (RFA-HG-20-048 and RFA-HG-20-049).
… experience need(s) to be an integral part of the research team including being involved in research design, … applications that enhance genetic counseling strategies in genomic medicine which involves including genetic information … may be proposed as long as it is broadly applicable to genomic medicine as a field (see related question #6).  If …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… highlighting progress in areas that influence the genomics research enterprise — from efforts to end structural racism … last month’s issue of The Genomics Landscape , the NHGRI Genomic Data Science Working Group of the National Advisory … framing that consistently examines the role of both genomic and non-genomic contributors to health and disease — …
For Patients and Families
​Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human origin, in which the researcher directly interacts with human subjects.
… Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human … Clinical researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are developing advanced methods … of inherited and acquired genetic disorders. … Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or …
Research Funding
Policies and guidance regarding research funding from the NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… federal agency responsible for biomedical and behavioral research and research training. As such, it is accountable to Congress and … the general public for responsible stewardship of federal research dollars. Sound management of research funds requires …
News Release
NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health is participating in the H3Africa Consortium's effort to develop an African-specific genotyping array.
… risk of kidney disease. … "Strides have been made but more research must be done to understand the interactions of … Project, the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa. The study, which … and people of African ancestry to benefit from advances in genomic and precision medicine," Dr. Rotimi said. "Investing …