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NHGRI researchers have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The results show that generating a precise, base-by-base sequence of a human chromosome is now possible, and will enable researchers to produce a complete sequence of the human genome.
… the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The results, published today in the journal Nature , show that …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… Service Fellowship Program recognizes the importance of diverse career paths to inform and advance genomics and … program provides training and career development in public policy, education and engagement, science communications and … more information about the fellowships, including notice of application windows. … Contact the fellowship program at …
News Release
NIH released a Request for Information seeking comments on the data submission and access process for dbGaP.
… Office of Science Policy … At the National Human Genome Research Institute, we … with access to genomic data. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Genomic Data Sharing Policy establishes a system to promote data sharing, while …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Dr. Jennifer Troyer as the incoming director as the incoming director of the Division of Extramural Operations (DEO) within NHGRI’s Extramural Research Program (ERP). She will provide leadership in coordinating the institute’s extramural research grants, operations and policies.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, has appointed Dr. Jennifer Troyer as the incoming director of the Division of Extramural Operations (DEO) within NHGRI’s Extramural …
Event
On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted a panel discussion exploring a constant tension at multiple levels in genomics research and medicine, from patient-provider interactions to research engagement with marginalized communities.
… Moderator … A constant tension that spans all areas of biomedical research and clinical practice is the question of how experts can act in the best interest of patients and … is best for those individuals. On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted a panel discussion …
News Release
Over the last 20 years, three families have been unknowingly linked to one another by an unknown illness. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and other organizations have now identified the cause of the illness, a new disease called CRIA syndrome. The results of their work were published on Dec. 11 in the journal Nature.
… the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and other organizations have now identified the … of the illness, a new disease called CRIA syndrome. The results were published in the journal Nature . … NHGRI …
Staff
Leonard Ross is the director of the Ethics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Leonard Ross, J.D., M.B.A., is the director of the Ethics Branch and the ethics coordinator of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at … conduct, human resources, conflicts of interest, federal policy … Leonard Ross is the director of the Ethics Branch at …
Staff
Dr. Nicole Lockhart is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… (NHGRI) in 2012 as a program director in the Division of Genomics and Society. Dr. Lockhart oversees a portfolio of research and career development grants related to the … (NCI). While at NCI, she focused on ethical, legal and policy issues related to biobanking. Her academic training is …
Policies and Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the NHGRI's Metadata and Phenotypic Data Sharing Expectations.
… Asked Questions Data sharing is an important aspect of the research endeavor that ensures maximal use of … the NIH definition of metadata provided in the Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing : Metadata  are “data … such as study protocols, informed consent form templates, results report templates, methodologies used, and …
Policies and Guidance
Guidance describing NHGRI’s position on appropriate third-party involvement.
… and contract-recipients sometimes seek or receive offers of support from companies or other third parties (e.g., … investigators that are subject to the NIH Data Sharing Policy or the NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy , … support in exchange for receiving special access to study results, data, findings, or intellectual property. … NHGRI …