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Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
… Mjoseth … Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) in the … Laura Koehly, Ph.D., newly appointed chief of NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch. Credit: Ernesto Del … to increase public awareness of the branch as the home of social and behavioral science at NHGRI and as leaders in the …
Research Training
The NHGRI Social and Behavioral Research Branch invites recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB), an intramural … in genomics and health. … Researchers in SBRB investigate social, behavioral, and ethical factors that facilitate … Trainees will work closely with internationally-recognized social and behavioral scientists, clinical investigators, and …
Research at NHGRI
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) aims to develop … conduct research at the intersection of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences and train the next generation … find how genomic factors intersect with, social processes, behavior, and environment to affect disease processes and …
Event
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… - 1:40 p.m. — Moderated Discussion: Genetics in postwar social and behavioral research Moderator: Nayanika Ghosh, … project paused amid backlash by Katharine Sanderson Social and behavioral science at the forefront of genomics: … by Patrick Turley, Daniel J. Benjamin, et al. Genomics, Behavior, and Social Outcomes by Daphne O. Martschenko and …
Event
The purpose of this semi-annual lecture series is to bring distinguished researchers whose work sits at the interaction of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences to speak to the NIH community.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) Seminar … whose work sits at the interaction of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences to speak to the NIH community. … 50, First Floor Conference Room (Room 1227/1233) … Social and Behavioral Research Branch Seminar Series … The …
Media Advisory
On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their benefits, limitations and potential for misuse.
… of Health will host a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their benefits, limitations and potential for misuse. … Social genomics is a field of emerging research that suggests … can use genomic variation to understand complex social behavior. Panelists will discuss genetics and genomics …
News Release
The Social Genomics Project aims to understand what people around the world think about the intersections between genomics, genetics and society.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) are harnessing the power of social media and mobile phones to connect with research participants. … The Social Genomics Project, conducted by NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB), aims to …
Staff
Dr. Laura Koehly is the chief of and senior investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… M. Koehly, Ph.D., is chief and senior investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch, National Human Genome … Dr. Koehly's research focuses on developing and applying social network methods to the study of complex social … on informal social relationships for sustainable behavior change. In another project, Dr. Koehly is …
News Release
How well cancer patients fare after chemotherapy can be affected by their social interaction with other patients during treatment.
… patients fare after chemotherapy can be affected by their social interaction with other patients during treatment, … 12, 2017, in the journal Network Science . "People model behavior based on what's around them," Jeff Lienert, lead author in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch and a National …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… join the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research in its Social and Behavioral Research Branch , heading the new … Unit. The unit will continue her research investigating primate social behavior and autism genetics, as well as evaluating methods …