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Supporting early career investigators at the cutting edge of genomics.
… at the cutting edge of genomics … The Genomic Innovator Awards will provide funding to six institutions as detailed … ambitious and creative research. Examples of other NIH grant programs with a similar purpose include the High Risk, … and breeding mouse models. Mouse models are essential for biomedical research, with about 70% of NIH grant …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… come from differences in our DNA sequences.  The human genome is more than 3 billion letters long, which means that … a disease. So far, most people who have given permission for their DNA to be used for research are from European ancestry, making many populations …
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Small businesses with NHGRI grants were instrumental in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics.
… in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics. … When … focus more on technology building and less on scrambling for early investments. “It’s not an overstatement to say … eliminating these two issues. Since 2014, the NHGRI SBIR grant program has prioritized several areas, including …
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An online Informed Consent Resource created in 2009 by NHGRI has been updated to keep pace with advances in genomics over the past several years
… integral to the advancement of a spectrum of disease-based research. As knowledge stemming from the completion of the Human Genome Project continues to expand, and genome sequencing … policy landscape have contributed to new considerations for consent in genomic research," said Kate Saylor, health …
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NHGRI recognizes leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the genomics workforce
NHGRI is honoring three individuals for their achievements in enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) in the genomics workforce. These individuals are the first recipients of NHGRI’s Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce, which was launched this year and will be awarded annually.
… and two NHGRI staff members. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National … Institutes of Health (NIH), is honoring three individuals for their achievements in enhancing diversity, equity, … this year and will be awarded annually. These NHGRI awards recognize the exceptional efforts of an extramural …
Research Training
NHGRI funds training and career development programs at academic, medical and other institutions throughout the U.S.
… T32 Genome Science  Predoc Postdoc Institution Program Title … Buhlis ✔  University of California Los Angeles Training Grant in Genomic Analysis and Interpretation J eanette Papp … Lynae Hanks  ✔ University of Florida Training Program for Applied Research and Development in Genomic Medicine …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2018 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the success of The Cancer Genome Atlas.
… their origins at Washington University, and I am grateful for my extensive ties to this outstanding institution. As the … University in Stanford, CA on July 17, 2018. … The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code  exhibition is currently … Kids First R03 Reissued NIH Director's Research Awards: Pioneer Award , New Innovator Award , …
Staff
Christine Chang is a program director in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Division of Genomic Medicine, joining the National Human Genome Research Institute in 2014. She manages a portfolio of grants … in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute. … Christine Chang, Division of …
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When Dr. Ellen Sidransky, 2019 winner of the Jay Van Andel Award, looks into a rare disease, she finds a window to take the lead in Parkinson's research.
… she finds a window to take the lead in Parkinson's research. … Ellen Sidransky never thought she would study … M.D., a senior investigator at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), knows the exact time and … Institute honored her with the Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson's Disease Research. …
Research Funding
Fosters basic and applied research on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research. ​
… to the Consensus Development Conference on Genetic Testing for CF  (10/97) Promoting Safe and Effective Genetic Testing … Social Issues Related to Mapping and Sequencing the Human Genome  (04/90) Underrepresented Minorities Summary of … Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-20-255 Application …