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Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities … therapies into health care, as well as societal issues of genomics, race and human genetic variation. … The unit … social determinants of health and health inequities. … Careers and Training …
News Release
NHGRI will provide approximately $5.8 million over five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new educational and research opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds, including those from groups historically underrepresented in the biomedical sciences.
… five years to create an educational hub for computational genomics and data science. The hub will provide new … which strives to enhance the diversity of backgrounds in genomics. A more inclusive genomic workforce fosters more … in the field, which leads to more scientific discoveries. “Genomics is a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary and foundational …
News Release
Dr. Gahl honored for his leading efforts to diagnose and treat individuals with rare and undiagnosed diseases.
… year. "Bill's many years of contributions to genetics and genomics research, coupled with his passionate and dedicated … program some of the best scientific minds in medicine and genomics. In 2012, NIH expanded the program to form a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… from home. If you are seeking some virtual connections to genomics, I would like to offer some “remote learning” … Director) and I answered questions about bioethics and genomics research on Twitter as part of #AskDrGenome . … Awards aim to support investigators who are early in their careers and perform innovative genomics research either as …
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… key fellowship dates. … Rapid advances in human genetics/genomics research and genomic medicine are increasingly … genetics professionals who wish to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement. At … who are interested in developing and implementing genetics/genomics education, community engagement and/or professional …
Event
A series focusing on a specific topic of genomic research by pairing an early career researcher funded under NHGRI’s Genomic Innovator Award Program with an established researcher whose own contributions have paved the way for the specific research area.
… Program, which supports innovative work by early-career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or other … awards support highly innovative work by early career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or other … the series will highlight critical emerging topics in genomics. Attendees will learn about creative endeavors with …
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.
… and substantially expands the organizations’ joint genomics fellowship programs. The new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program recognizes the … fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship. … Careers & Training …
Careers and Training
NHGRI provides funding to support the development and implementation of modules aimed at providing healthcare professionals with genomic medicine training.
… Online modular, competency based education using personal genomics data in highly-interactive exercises. Description: … of individual clinicians. … Project Title: Genetics and Genomics Essentials for Nursing Practice Lead Investigator … healthcare professionals with genomic medicine training. … Careers and Training …
Funding Opportunities
The NHGRI Genomic Innovator Awards support highly innovative work by early career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or other team-science efforts. All awardees work on critical, emerging topics in genomics. These awards recognize creative endeavors with great potential to accelerate future genomics research.
… Awards support highly innovative work by early career genomics investigators who are part of consortia or other … efforts. All awardees work on critical, emerging topics in genomics. These awards recognize creative endeavors with great potential to accelerate future genomics research. This year, NHGRI celebrates 11 awardees …
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.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … This issue of The Genomics Landscape comes at an especially difficult time, … a priority. As I have mentioned in previous issues of The Genomics Landscape , several government websites are … backgrounds who have the necessary training to pursue careers in genomics. The Institute has a history in …