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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.
… and I answered questions about bioethics and genomics research on Twitter as part of #AskDrGenome . Meanwhile, the … 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. Check out the latest oral histories by … of the central challenges in biology is understanding how genomic variation affects genome function to influence …
News Release
NHGRI appointed Carolyn Hutter, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genome Sciences, which researches human genome function in health and disease.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has appointed Carolyn Hutter, … aiming to understand the function of the human genome in health and disease, and seeks technologies that facilitate genomic discoveries. … Dr. Hutter comes to the position with …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 25th anniversary of NHGRI's Intramural Research Program.
… pride for genomicists - about 20 seconds into the video . In other good news from the past month, two NHGRI Intramural … IRP is a premier research program working to unravel the genomic bases of human disease. Over the past 25 years, NHGRI … to GSR information in a way that is proportional to the privacy risk posed by sharing this information (relative to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, reflects on the twelve years of groundbreaking research by the Clinical Sequencing Evidence-generating Research (CSER) consortium.
… managed to stay ‘open for business’ as we ushered in Fiscal Year 2024 on October 1. Of course, we do not have a … in traits, including the risk for disease. Some genomic variants are small, like changes to single letters of … significant role of VNTRs in human traits.  This research was funded by NIH through a grant to Steven …
Research Funding
The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the participating NIH institutes and centers (ICs). Program Officer contact information is also included.
… also included. … (R01, R21, R03) The NHGRI is interested in research that addresses: Genomics and Sociocultural … interpretation, understanding and use of genetic and genomic information and associated technologies.  Genomics … participant preferences, informed consent, governance, privacy and security, and data sharing); this includes …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… having genetic testing done for some other reason. … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) is a study of people with "secondary … testing for you and/or your family members at the NIH or in your area. Participating in this study and having testing …
The Genomics Landscape
In May 4, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details a report released by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, that provided a series of recommendations for using population descriptors in future genetics and genomics studies.
… April 25, that highlighted relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluded with the annual Louise M. Slaughter … are available. As someone who previously led an active research program in comparative genomics, I was pleased to … using population descriptors as a proxy to describe human genomic variation. These descriptors have reflected …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have identified a genomic signature for some aggressive prostate tumors, which may help healthcare providers pinpoint treatment options.
… Mjoseth … A key challenge health care providers face in treating prostate cancer is distinguishing the aggressive, … tumors. … Researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their collaborators have identified a specific genomic signature of some aggressive prostate tumors, which …
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Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The Forefront of Genomics.
… At NHGRI, we are focused on advances in genomics research. Building on our leadership role in the initial … the world's scientific and medical communities to enhance genomic technologies that accelerate breakthroughs and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… is here, and with it comes many opportunities to engage in areas related to genomics and the biomedical research enterprise. Recently, NIH and the Scientific … …  The video, presentations, and meeting report of the “Genomic Medicine XIII: Developing a Clinical Genomic …