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Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… The three-year grants are part of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program, funded by the … concepts of genomics in Nigeria. The goal is to develop a participant consent form for a diabetes study that better … currently in use, and compare it to a new consent form the researchers will develop. The new form will include language …
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Find your NHGRI funding opportunities contact by category.
… Development Development of new methods, technologies and instruments needed to generate increasingly complex genomic data. Nucleic Acid Isolation, Sequencing and Synthesis High-Throughput Genomic Technologies Spatial Genomics Genome Structure and Function Use of high-throughput genomic methods to …
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To accelerate genomics research, NHGRI funds and collaborates with scientists t government, public and private institutions
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) funds and collaborates with scientists in government, public and private institutions. We focus on efforts to unravel the … human health. View the full listing.  … Empowering Researchers … Apply for Research Funding … NHGRI Extramural …
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​CSER is rapidly advancing the knowledge necessary to develop best practices for implementating genomic sequence data into clinical care. ​
… regarding the most promising clinical applications and the specific diseases or individual susceptibilities most … University Paul S. Appelbaum Challenges of informed consent in return of data from genomic research R21 Columbia … the family communication process following RoR. Determine participant satisfaction with various aspects of the return …
Scientific Community
NHGRI's world-class genomics researchers are accelerating scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health.
… authority for genomics research related to human health and disease. By conducting world-class genomics research, … At the National Human Genome Research Institute, our researchers are creating foundational tools and methods to … leading to medical breakthroughs. … Our clinical researchers are leading a new era in medicine that will pave …
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Micro-sized technologies are among the approaches researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA sequencing technology.
… … A number of micro-sized technologies - such as nanopores and microfluidics - are among the approaches researchers will use to develop high quality, low cost DNA … to slow down the DNA molecule as it passes through a pore. Researchers hope to directly identify DNA bases by measuring …
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Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) with ELSI program directors and NHGRI policy experts. Our hosts were Lawrence Brody, … there'd be lots of societal factors to consider. Now, researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes … might be interested in this AMA a few weeks ago featuring researchers from Jennifer Doudna's lab which included lots of …
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Four NHGRI researchers share the steps toward a career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students.
… Findley's high school biology teacher made science fun and interesting, inspiring her to pursue a career in science. … 60 Brooklyn-area high school students. She was one of four researchers who spoke at a May 2, 2014, event at Medgar Evers … can do with that knowledge once they graduate." The other researchers who spoke at the event included: Vence Bonham, …
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The NIH-funded Integrative Human Microbiome Project presented at the International Human Microbiome Congress.
… by the International Human Microbiome Consortium (IMHC) and the Integrated BioBank of Luxembourg, will take place … Future Directions for Human Microbiome Research in Health and Disease , the Congress will feature more than 50 speakers … include results from studies focused on the microbiome and the onset of inflammatory bowel disease, type II diabetes …
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The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has funded … options as appropriate), and Increase the pool of ELSI researchers, by offering innovative, substantive educational … factors that influence how people perceive such risks. The researchers are examining the effectiveness of legal and …