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Dr. Elise Feingold is a scientific program manager in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences.
… (then NCHGR) in 1992 as a program director focused on gene discovery, gene expression and functional genomics. Since … for the prioritization, development and implementation of new initiatives both within the Division of Genome Sciences …
Research at NHGRI
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
… with the four themes below. The social context of genomic discovery We approach research with a social genomics lens. … so, we consider the effect of adverse social factors on gene expression in population groups that are … explore these connections. Clinical translation of genomic discovery We approach clinical translation through several …
Fact Sheet
A variety of approaches target the blood stem cells to relieve or reduce your symptoms of sickle cell disease.
… cells to reduce your symptoms of sickle cell disease. Gene therapies use your own stem cells, while bone marrow … a stem cell transplant, your stem cells are replaced with new stem cells that have genes that do not code for sickle cell disease. These new stem cells are usually from another person (an …
Educational Resources
In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene.
… Genetic Imprinting … In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene. … Genetic Imprinting, DNA Sequence, Genes, Family Health History, Genealogy, Gene Expression … Genomic imprinting is the process by which …
News Release
Researchers have now identified and catalogued more species - nearly 200 new bacteria and thousands of viruses - that reside on the human skin than has ever been possible, largely due to advances in bioinformatics and laboratory techniques.
… Rachael Zisk … Study identifies nearly 200 new bacteria and thousands of viruses residing on skin, far … the most abundant on human skin. The results appear in a new catalog, the Skin Microbial Genome Collection (SMGC), … in the collaborative study. According to researchers, the new catalog is remarkable in its breadth, bringing to light …
News Release
Over the last 20 years, three families have been unknowingly linked to one another by an unknown illness. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and other organizations have now identified the cause of the illness, a new disease called CRIA syndrome. The results of their work were published on Dec. 11 in the journal Nature.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … Mutations in the RIPK1 gene responsible for CRIA syndrome Over the last 20 years, … have now identified the cause of the illness, a new disease called CRIA syndrome. The results were published … same place,” said Kastner, who led the NHGRI team. “This discovery underscores the tremendous power of combining …
News Release
NHGRI has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of genomics careers.
… (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which … communications, policy and scientific program areas. This new ASHG-NHGRI fellowship program will provide novel training … communications, policy and scientific program areas. This new ASHG-NHGRI fellowship program will provide novel training …
News Release
A new study offers insights into why some people's hair goes gray in response to a serious illness or chronic stress.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … A new mouse study offers insights into why some people's hair … the invaders. The researchers found that the MITF/em> gene downregulates the innate immune system's interferon … as melanocyte stem cells, hair graying results. "This new discovery suggests that genes that control pigment in hair …
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NHGRI has selected Adam Phillippy, Ph.D. as the founding director of the new Center for Genomics and Data Science Research within the Institute’s Intramural Research Program.
… Adam Phillippy, Ph.D. as the founding director of the new Center for Genomics and Data Science Research within the … that captures more human diversity. “Adam’s vision for our new Center will uniquely position NHGRI to lead the … a larger set of local experts. Adam’s vision for our new Center will uniquely position NHGRI to lead the …
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Researchers from NHGRI, Oxford University and other National Institutes of Health centers have developed and tested a new method to predict hospital-acquired infections involving five other important pathogens.
… Institutes of Health centers developed and tested a new method to predict hospital-acquired infections involving … on the duration of exposure to known or suspected cases, new cases could be caught up to a day before they actually … healthcare-acquired infections. … Additional Reading … A new tool to prevent the spread of hospital-acquired …