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Funding Opportunities for Investigator-Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science
The Computational Genomics and Data Science Program Announcements (PARs) invite applications for investigator-initiated research efforts fostering innovation in computational genomics, data science, statistics, bioinformatics, and data visualization and exploration.
… Active Awards Awardee Institution Title Project Number and Details BEER, MICHAEL A JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Using … QIN, LI-XUAN SLOAN-KETTERING INST CAN RESEARCH Evaluation and Development of Statistical Methods for Data Harmonization … Number and Details LI, GEN COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES Tensor Array Methods for RNA-Seq Analysis HG010731 …
News Release
The NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship prepares scientists for careers in science policy.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The health and medical care of Americans is greatly influenced by the policy decisions that guide genomic research and its use in the clinical setting. Understanding the interplay of policy and scientific research is critical to defining good policy. …
News Release
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has selected Valentina Di Francesco as the Institute’s first chief data science strategist and director of its new Office of Genomic Data Science. In this role, she will provide leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science. NHGRI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
… as the Institute’s first chief data science strategist and director of its new Office of Genomic Data Science. In … this role, she will provide leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies … and Data Science Program in the NHGRI Division of Genome Sciences, where she has played a key role in the program …
Staff
Dr. Shurjo Sen is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences who manages a portfolio of grants focused upon genomic data sciences, and is particularly interested in transitioning genomics from a centralized data repository model to cloud-based collaborative science.
… He manages a portfolio of grants focused upon genomic data sciences, and is particularly interested in transitioning genomics from … initiatives at NHGRI that aim to create an expanded and diverse bioinformatics workforce for managing the massive …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… … In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with … join the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research in its Social and Behavioral Research Branch , heading the new Engagement …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Program Contact: Sheethal Jose … Genomics and Sociocultural Structures and Values Genomics and the Physical and Social Environments Genomics and Social Justice Shifting … Implications of increasing genomic knowledge, including behavioral genetics knowledge, for conceptions of normality …
News Release
Dr. Andy Baxevanis has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
… evolution. "Being named an AAAS Fellow is quite an honor, and it's humbling to be recognized by my scientific peers and colleagues in this way," said Dr. Baxevanis. "I feel … diseases. Dr. Baxevanis received his B.S. in biological sciences from Cornell University and his Ph.D. in the …
Staff
Dr. Dave Kaufman is a program director Division of Genomics and Society​ at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… for several years. He oversees a portfolio of research and career development grants related to the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research. Dr. Kaufman serves … Dave Kaufman, return of results policy, ethical legal and social implications, genomic information, citizen science … …
Research Funding
Applications demonstrating excellent grantsmanship, grant mechanisms and research methodologies common to ethical, legal and social implications research.
… Career Development Applications K99/R00 Sample Applications and Summary Statements The purpose of the NIH Pathway to … Summary Statement Full Application Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Translational Psychiatric Genomics … career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) Program evaluation.
… With the numerous ongoing key collaborations between ASHG and NHGRI, I look forward to working closely with Amanda in … educational resources or hosting a livestream or chat on social media using the hashtag #DNADay24. Anyone interested … will be shared on our National DNA Day events map and on social media. …  Washingtonian , a D.C.-based monthly …