NACHGR - Director's Report Related Documents - February 2009

Director's Report Related Documents - February 2009

NHGRI Planning Process for Future Genomic Research

• Applying Genomics to Clinical Problems - Diagnostics, Preventive Medicine, Pharmacogenomics
• Applying Genomics to Clinical Problems - Therapeutics
• A Vision for the Future of Genomics: Education and Community Engagement
• The Future of Genome Sequencing

Funding Opportunities

All links go to grants.nih.gov

• Genome Characterization Centers and Genome Data Analysis Centers for The Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network (TCGA)[U24]
• Centers (P50) and Exploratory Grants for Centers (P20) for Excellence in Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (CEERs)
• Enhancing Peer Review: The NIH Announces Updated Implementation Timeline
• 1000 Genomes Project Dataset Analysis (U01)
• 2009 NIH Director's New Innovator Award Program (DP2)
• 2009 NIH Director's Pioneer Award Program (DP1)

Recent Publications

• Nature: Comprehensive genomic characterization defines human glioblastoma genes and core pathways
• Nature: Somatic mutations affect key pathways in lung adenocarcinoma
• Science: Sequencing Bonanza
• Nature Biotechnology: The potential and challenges of nanopore sequencing
• Nature Biotechnology: How to get genomes at one ten-thousandth the cost

News Releases

• Anti-Cancer Drug Prevents, Reverses Cardiovascular Damage In Mouse Model of Premature Aging Disorder
• Scientists Identify Gene Variant Involved in Isolated Cleft Lip
• NIH Scientists Discover Crucial Control in Long-Lasting Immunity
• Large-Scale Genetic Study Sheds New Light on Lung Cancer, Opens Door to Individualized Treatment Strategies
• Researchers Discover New Genetic Risk Factors Involved in Adult and Childhood Obesity