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NHGRI published its “Strategic vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics” in the journal Nature. This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field.
… for improving human health. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes … genome biology and facilitating the implementation of genomic medicine." Genomics is now prevalent across the … attend to the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic advances. Much like all other scientific disciplines, …
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.
… Facilitating the Implementation of Population-wide Genomic Screening across Diverse Populations and Settings … Health System Aimé Lumaka Zola Universite De Kinshasa African Rare Diseases Initiative (ARDI): Advancing Genomic Medicine through rare diseases research in Africa Gabor T. Marth Martin Tristani-Firouzi …
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 … present the latest findings in biomedical and clinical research, at a level geared towards advanced high school and …
News Release
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 … and other communities by providing freely available genomic tools and resources that are critical to a better … for early career scientists interested in genomics research." For example, the oral history of NHGRI's Charles …
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 … and ethical factors that facilitate translation of genomic discoveries for health promotion, disease prevention, … In Genomics And Health, Social/behavioral/ethical Factors, Genomic Discoveries, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, …
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 … … We aim to be world leaders in the translation of genomic knowledge into tools and approaches for improving the … and prevention of rare and common diseases. The study of genomic variation and its effects on phenotype at the …
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program at the National Human Genome Research … that once we started generating massive amounts of human genomic data, there'd be lots of societal factors to … than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data and what we can learn from it is even more …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to understand of how genes influence disease and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… Equipped with the power of genomic information and state-of-the art resources available … (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 …
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, …
Fact Sheet
Participation in genomics research is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… are more than 99.9% identical among people. The 0.1% genomic differences come from variations among the nearly 3 … who have given permission for their DNA to be used for research are from European ancestry, making many populations … to lowest): 78% European; 10% Asian; 8.5% Unreported; 2% African; 1% Hispanic; and 0.5% Other Countries The …