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Annual scientific lecture honoring NHGRI's founding scientific director, Jeffrey M. Trent, Ph.D.
… programs in the world devoted to genetics and genomics. In recognition of his significant contributions to the research … programs in the world devoted to genetics and genomics. In recognition of his significant contributions to the research …
Educational Resources
Holoprosencephaly is a developmental disorder that results when the forebrain of the embryo fails to divide and form the right and left halves of the brain.
… a single-lobed brain structure and severe skull and facial abnormalities. Often the deformities cause babies to … babies are born with near-normal brain development and facial abnormalities involving cleft lip or cleft palate. … …
News Release
After several decades as a major genomics leader, Eric Green is elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical science.
… of the National Institutes of Health, as a new member in recognition of his distinguished career using genomics to … election to the National Academy of Medicine is a fitting recognition of his sustained leadership." In 1994, Dr. … decades of contributions in genomics. Their collective recognition is both gratifying and humbling." … About NHGRI …
Genetic Disorders
Fragile X syndrome is an inherited intellectual disability caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene.
… moderate intellectual disability. They have a particular facial appearance, characterized by a large head size, a long … An experienced geneticist may note subtle differences in facial characteristics. Intellectual disability is the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 5, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming omnipresent throughout NHGRI and in genomics.
… learning (ML) are everywhere. From self-driving cars to facial recognition to photograph-refinement software—AI and ML are …
Clinical Research
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to explore how genes cause or influence diseases, and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… Analysis of Hereditary Non-Syndromic Oral Clefts Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome Oral-Facial-Digital Syndromes (OFDS) Research Study Oral-Facial-Digital Syndromes Clinical and Molecular …
Genetic Disorders
Velocardiofacial syndrome is the most common syndrome associated with a cleft palate.
… the way the kidneys are formed or work; a characteristic facial appearance; learning problems; and speech and feeding … differences in the kidney (35 percent), characteristic facial appearance (numbers vary depending on the individual's …
News Release
The Human Genome Project has been awarded the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award for ground-breaking advances in the field of medicine.
… in Bangkok, Thailand, in late January 2018 - given in recognition of advances in public health and medicine - … public health are important to society and thus worthy of recognition," said Dr. Green. "Honoring the Human Genome …
News Release
Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., has been presented with the 2018 HudsonAlpha Life Sciences Prize from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
… Amy Bentley … In recognition of his "unique and significant contributions to …
News Release
NHGRI has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., as the next scientific director. In this role, he will lead the institute’s Intramural Research Program, which conducts basic and clinical research to enable a greater understanding of human disease and to develop better methods to detect, prevent and treat genetic disorders.
… impact on genomics world-wide and the global recognition of his achievements.” The NHGRI Intramural …