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Research Funding
Policies and guidance regarding research funding from the NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… federal agency responsible for biomedical and behavioral research and research training. As such, it is accountable to Congress and the …
Research at NHGRI
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 …
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… … Historically, NHGRI has largely funded genomic medicine research through multi-disciplinary consortia. The AGMR … NHGRI’s genomic medicine portfolio to include focused research projects that propose nimble, flexible approaches to … data. … RFA-HG-23-032 : Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Application Due …
Diversity in the Genomics Workforce
The Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) office along with other NHGRI colleagues have developed the Identifying and Evaluating Trainee Outcomes Toolkit to help programs from all over the country learn more about best practices for evaluating training programs related to genomic workforce diversity, research, and genomic workforce programs.
… The Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office, Ripple … and evaluating trainee outcomes and success in biomedical research. It also attempts to identify important success … training programs related to genomic workforce diversity, research, and genomic workforce programs. … The Training, …
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… make up the vast majority of the participants in genomics research. … NHGRI's leadership recently published a … lays out the challenges to achieving diversity in genomics research, the ways in which NHGRI has shown its commitment to … Testing Area, IVETA, VR and patient interaction training, Reddit AMA … NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" …
Staff
Heather Colley is a program director in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute. ​
… in the Division of Genomic Medicine, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), joining NHGRI in 2007. Her research portfolio includes the NHGRI Training and Career Development Programs, NHGRI GWAS Catalog, …
News Release
An international team of researchers including NIH has completed the first comprehensive characterization of genomic diversity across sub-Saharan Africa.
… scientific director of the NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute. "This is an important study that … not always best when it comes to population genomics." The research team identified novel evidence of how diverse local … genomic research and is strengthening research capacity, training, and collaboration across the African continent," …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH uses genomic tools to understand the pathobiology of metabolic disorders, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and kidney disease.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) uses genomic … led by or in collaboration with the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health. … Taking advantage of … countries in Africa. View a summary description of our research projects below. In addition, we maintain productive …
Research Training
A fellowship that will prepare fellows to use genetic, genomic and pharmacogenomic approaches to advance minority health and health equity.
… the National Institutes of Health’s National Human Genome Research Institute (NIH NHGRI) and the Food and Drug … minority health and health equity and train them in the research methodology and medical product development … The fellowship program supports the fellow’s research and training goals and prepares fellow for independence at an …
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… support from the National Institutes of Health to conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's … medical centers that have been at the forefront of research in Alzheimer's genetics: University of Pennsylvania, … Research Program supports grants for research and training and career development at sites nationwide. …