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NHGRI participated in a science communications contest called the Three-Minute Talk. NHGRI's Ryan Johnson came away with a first place win.
… … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and other institutes at the National Institutes of Health … intramural trainees from NHGRI - Ralu Nicoli, Cihan Oguz and Anthony Kirilusha -participated in the finals, taking on the challenge of using plain language principles and one PowerPoint slide to explain their research in …
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Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
… … Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) in the Intramural … such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and rare genetic conditions with a significant impact on … acidemia. "Dr. Koehly brings out the best in individual researchers and then discovers ways to weave together their …
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Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… NHGRI Communications and Public Liaison Branch … A collection of oral history … features candid conversations with pioneering genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the … collection is intended to be a practical resource for researchers and scholars studying the history of genomics. …
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The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated in disease.
… from an egg so small it is barely visible to the naked eye and are striped like a zebra. … Aptly named and tiny in … research. The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated … at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), researchers are advancing human health by coupling the …
Event
On May 19-20, 2016, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) hosted a two-day workshop where participants were asked to weigh the benefits and risks of sharing aggregate genomic data with secondary users.
… where participants were asked to weigh the benefits and risks of sharing aggregate genomic data with secondary … where participants were asked to weigh the benefits and risks of sharing aggregate genomic data with secondary … where participants were asked to weigh the benefits and risks of sharing aggregate genomic data with secondary …
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Researchers identified connections in the brain that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may inherit from their parents.
… Disorder (ADHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have identified different connections in the brain that children may inherit from their parents and are linked to the disorder. … One of the most common … More knowledge about these brain connections can help researchers discover and understand the genes associated with …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… Bianchi, M.D., NHGRI, Panelist 2024 ACMG Foundation Awards and Presidential Plenary Session: Inquiry and Innovation – How Far Have We Come and How Far Can We Go? March 16, 2024, 10:15–12:15 p.m. …
Research Training
The Graduate Partnerships Program develops future scientists by providing opportunities to perform research in NHGRI laboratories.
… those who have already completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. … Graduate or medical students at accredited … foreign universities work directly with top NHGRI researchers to perform all or part of their dissertation …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… test results about their risk for cancer, heart disease, and other conditions after having genetic testing done for … Many of these results are related to cancer risk and heart conditions . If you think you have received a …   … May 13, 2021: From one genomic diagnosis, researchers discover other treatable health conditions … The …
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A 2018 workshop led by Alaska Native people provides a path towards collaborative, community-driven genomics research.
… research. … In August 2020 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified that Indigenous groups such as … American Indian people were at a higher risk for COVID-19. Researchers are still assessing the full impact of the … Native people. These included sharing data without the consent of research participants and the lack of transparency …