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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 … approach is not always best when it comes to population genomics." The research team identified novel evidence of how … the world, Africans are underrepresented in genetics and genomics research. "To date, African populations and their …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 4, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how NHGRI researchers are emphasizing the need for diversity in genomics.
… become Senior Investigator within the NHGRI Intramural Research Program, and he will continue to lead his research … the need for diversity and a unifying anti-racist ethos in genomics research. The commentary, entitled “Cultivating … facets of scientific research — especially in the field of genomics, which grew out of genetics and its troubled history …
Research Training
The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students the opportunity to perform biomedical research with some of the world's best scientists.
… The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students at all levels the opportunity to perform biomedical research alongside some of the world's most accomplished … depending on their educational level. Students are responsible for travel expenses and making their own housing …
Research Training
The NHGRI Social and Behavioral Research Branch invites recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB), an intramural research branch of the … recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health. … Researchers in SBRB investigate … recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health. … Non-Doctoral Level Training In Social …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Division of Intramural Research aims to advance the frontiers of genetics and genomics.
… The goal of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Division of Intramural Research is to advance the frontiers of genetics and genomics. … We aim to be world leaders in the translation of … Research Program: Being international leaders in genomics and associated translational, social, and behavioral …
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.
… Infants and Children: A Novel Paradigm in Public Health Genomics Eric A. Boerwinkle Samden Lhatoo GQ Zhang University … … 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 …
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Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… history videos released today by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) features candid conversations with pioneering genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the … accounts of endeavors that have shaped the field of genomics and provides valuable insights into the modern …
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Ph.D., program director, all in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society; and Cristina Kapustij, M.S., Sonya … of Policy, Communication and Education. … The reach of genomics is wide-ranging and can touch on many different … Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program at the National Human Genome Research …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to understand of how genes influence disease and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… (NIH), clinical researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are leading a new era in medicine … to diagnose, treat and prevent illness. … NHGRI clinical research and field work also spans a wide spectrum of … gene discoveries, including the identification of genes responsible for holoprosencephaly, for a variety of periodic …
Research Training
An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (Post-Bac IRTA) provides the … in biomedical investigation in National Human Genome Research Institute laboratories. … While in this program, … world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. In addition, during their tenure in the program, …