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About Genomics
The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking to sequence and map all the genes of our species.
… feats in history. The project was a voyage of biological discovery led by an international group of researchers … Project … The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking … … The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have discovered clues to the possible cause of recurring, non-contagious fevers and sores that affect only children. Several genes have been implicated with the syndrome, known as PFAPA syndrome (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis), which could lead to new treatments.
… Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis), which could lead to new treatments. The results were published in the journal … mysteries may now be solved when researchers discover new biological connections with the help of increasing … that the syndrome is caused by mutations in a single gene, they considered the possibility that multiple genes are …
Research Training
NHGRI T32 Frequently Asked Questions regarding preparing and submitting a new or renewal application.
… programs must be strongly justified. I plan to submit a new T32 predoctoral application. How many trainees can I request? Is there a limit? New and renewal genomic medicine training programs can request up to ten training positions per year. New genomic sciences training programs can request up to ten …
Infographic
An infographic that explains why we need a new human pangenome reference.
… genome missing because of gaps in the sequence. Recently, new types of DNA sequencing technologies have helped … in areas that were repetitive and harder to read. The new human pangenome reference is more comprehensive and … 8% of the human genome sequence, adding over 100 million new bases. … … …  A human pangenome reference better …
Research at NHGRI
The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy project utilizes a deliberative stakeholder-engagement approach to develop patient educational materials for sickle cell disease gene therapy.
… that patients with sickle cell disease who are considering gene therapy fully understand the meaning and limitations of … welcomes your feedback about the sickle cell disease gene therapy resources. Please email your comments or … They are meant to promote your general understanding of gene therapy for sickle cell disease. We encourage you to use …
Health
The Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) Toolkit assists those interested in integrating genomics into their practice.
… describes key successes. … The Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) Toolkit assists those … recommended by leaders, just like you, who wanted to apply new scientific discoveries in patient care. … Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC) … Method for Introducing a …
Funding Opportunities
Funding for New and Early-Stage Investigators
… in the field of genomics. NHGRI welcomes applications from new and early-stage investigators through standard routes … A Brief Walk-Through for Beginners (Webinar) Are you new to working with the NIH grants process? If so, make plans … to addressing questions submitted during registration and new questions raised during the discussion. There will also …
Event
On May 23, 2023, NHGRI will host a webinar: ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy.
… hosts an informational webinar, ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy , on … Webinar Links   … Virtual … ELSI Research and the New NIH DMS Policy Webinar … On May 23, 2023, NHGRI will host a webinar: ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy. … On May …
News Release
UDN expands the footprint of the network with a new metabolomics core and increased model organism capabilities.
… to the medical community. "The UDN is pioneering a new personalized medicine model for helping those patients … patient variants in model organisms to give clinicians new, powerful information to help understand the cause of … Research Institute's Division of Genomic Medicine. Five new clinical sites will join the existing six academic …
News Release
NIH is launching a program, Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC), to better understand the function of every human gene and generate a catalog of the molecular and cellular consequences of inactivating each gene.
… a program to better understand the function of every human gene and generate a catalog of the molecular and cellular … Division of Genome Sciences. The MorPhiC program offers a new approach to understanding gene function when compared to … of the Knockout Mouse Program. Another effort is applying new technologies, genome-sequencing strategies and analytical …