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The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies the mechanisms by which genetic … leading to human disease. … A major focus of the branch's research lies in understanding how disruptions in signaling … of these investigations. Ongoing efforts include research aimed at understanding genetic contributions to a …
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On August 16-18, 2017, NIH hosted a workshop, "The Human Microbiome: Emerging Themes at the Horizon of the 21st Century."
… immunity, brain development and behavior, and to create research resources for this emerging field. … On August … at the Horizon of the 21st Century," to share the latest research on the human microbiome, including how the … U.S. federal agencies participating in human microbiome research activities. Members of the press are invited to …
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GS-IT provides sequence analysis tools and software to scientists who rely on genomics in their research.
… on genomics in their biological, biomedical and clinical research. … Genome Sequencing Informatics Tools … Genome … and software to scientists who rely on genomics in their research. ​​ ​ … GS-IT provides sequence analysis tools and … who rely on genomics in their research. … Research Funding …
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NIH will award nearly $80 million to support the establishment of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and approaches that help researchers identify the genetic causes of single-gene diseases.
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … The Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium will include five centers and a data … to support the establishment of the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium and the development of novel methods and … The awards will be provided by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, and are expected to …
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The Physician-Scientist Development Program helps physicians develop research programs dedicated to the disorders they specialize in.
… and, armed with training from the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Physician-Scientist Development … newest faculty member to join its Division of Intramural Research. … The Physician-Scientist Development Program, which began in 2003, helps physicians develop research programs dedicated to the disorders they specialize …
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The PhenX Toolkit is a freely available web catalog of standard protocols for collecting data in biomedical and epidemiologic research
… Funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the PhenX Toolkit  currently includes more than 500 measures from 24 research domains, with additional depth (measures) for … PhenX measures have been recommended in more than 200 NIH funding opportunity announcements. …  The Steering …
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The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program Abstracts and Activities Database organizes abstracts for all ELSI-related activities
… The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program funds and manages projects that conduct research and education on ELSI issues. ELSI also supports … abstracts for all ELSI-related activities … Research Funding …
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The E​MERGE Network develops, disseminates and applies approaches to research that combine biorepositories with electronic medical record systems.​
… (NIH)-organized and funded consortium of U.S. medical research institutions. The Network brings together … and clinical medicine from leading U.S. medical research institutions to conduct research in genomics using … Panel … eMERGE Products Dissemination … Meetings … Funding Opportunities … On this page … Staff … Program …
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NIH-funded research highlights need for diversity in study populations, creates a comprehensive genomic toolkit for scientists
… Prabarna Ganguly, Ph.D. … NIH-funded research highlights need for diversity in study populations, … groups. The work was funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Institute on … to including people from different ethnic groups in research studies. This paper gives us a glimpse of how ethnic …
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A list of scientific program analysts who carry out scientific analyses and project management duties in support of program directors in the NHGRI Extramural Research Program.
… Scientific program analysts support the genomics research programs and consortia funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). They carry out scientific … in the NHGRI Extramural Research Program. … Research Funding …