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NHGRI has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage professionals with experience in a range of genomics careers.
… … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) a five-year, $7.1 million contract to support a new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program, which will provide early-stage …
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In a conversation, Dr. Elise Feingold reflects on her path to NHGRI, describes her experience leading the ENCODE program and shares advice for those considering different scientific careers.
… and work with people.   The year between my postdoctoral fellowship and my job as a program director, I participated … loved the small start-up feel of what eventually became NHGRI. Early on, there were very few of us working on it, but … loved it. One of the most wonderful things about being at NHGRI is that there are always new opportunities. NHGRI is a …
For Patients and Families
Genetic professionals provide information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions.
… disease or disorder. A medical geneticist has completed a fellowship or has other advanced training in medical …
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The Physician-Scientist Development Program helps physicians develop research programs dedicated to the disorders they specialize in.
… from the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Physician-Scientist Development Program, he now brings that expertise to NHGRI as the newest faculty member to join its Division of … patients with IEM. After medical school, residency and a fellowship in clinical biochemical genetics, Dr. McGuire …
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Reflecting on his NIH career, Dr. Smith recounts his journey from researcher to program director in a conversation with NHGRI science writer Sonja Soo, Ph.D. He looks ahead to a retirement filled with traveling, spending time with friends and family, playing pickleball and brewing ale.
… school. … Soo: What did you do before joining NIH and NHGRI?   Smith: I did a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego for two … opportunity and positioned me nicely for the move over to NHGRI. … Soo: How did you decide to make the switch from …