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Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
…  1995 Rep. Louise Slaughter introduces the first version of the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. More + 1995 The first version of GINA was … at a White House briefing in 2000 . Former Director of NHGRI and current Director of the National Institutes of …
About NHGRI
A brochure providing background information about the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) as an organization in an easy-to-read format.
… Throughout its history, NHGRI has been committed to sharing details of its organization and research programs with the scientific community and the public. The 2021 NHGRI brochure provides background about NHGRI as an … The 2021 NHGRI brochure highlights NHGRI's past, present and future …
News Release
Cari Young and Julie Nadel join NHGRI as public policy and education fellows.
… high school AP biology class. "I was drawn to the puzzle of inheritance, and the inherent logic to how traits are … school, she began to appreciate the potential broad impact of genetics and genomics. "I was attracted to the promise of … will join the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) as the 14th American Society of Human Genetics …
Event
The 2019 NHGRI Symposium provides an exciting forum for the exchange of scientific and research ideas, forging of new collaborations, and networking across the Institute.
… The 2019 NHGRI Symposium provides an exciting forum for the exchange of scientific and research ideas, forging of new collaborations, and networking across the Institute. … 2019 NHGRI Symposium … The 2019 NHGRI Symposium provides an exciting forum for the exchange …
Talking Glossary
Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs.
… racism. Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs. … racism. Scientific racism is a historical pattern of ideologies that generate pseudo-scientific racist beliefs. … in the 19th and early 20th centuries were proponents of such ideologies. By the mid-20th century, …
Careers and Training
NHGRI offers a variety first-hand training opportunities with genomics leaders and innovators
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is a worldwide leader in developing the most … cutting-edge genomics tools and technologies. Be a part of pushing this exciting field forward, and experience … Training at NHGRI … Genomics Careers, Training At NHGRI, Research Fellowship At NIH, Careers In Genomics, …
About NHGRI
This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for NHGRI and the field.
… 2020 and is being implemented through 2030. In 2025, NHGRI revised the implementation of the strategic vision to ensure alignment with the current … These changes are reflected on this webpage.  2020 NHGRI Strategic Vision Strategic vision for improving human …
About NHGRI
NHGRI's organizational structure is divided into seven divisions and the Office of the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics research.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) organizational structure is divided into six divisions and the Office of the Director to reflect the emerging landscape of genomics research.  … In 2012, NHGRI formally reorganized its institutional structure by …
Event
NHGRI will host a director's research seminar by Matt Hurles, Director of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute on October 30, 2023.
… Human Genome Research Institute will host a special NHGRI Director's Research Seminar, titled "Deciphering … Hurles, FMedSci, FRS. Matthew Hurles is the Director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute and leads a research group focused on deciphering the genetic causes of severe developmental disorders, and understanding how DNA …
News Release
On June 26, 2000, nearly 10 years into the 13-year project, President Bill Clinton announced an important milestone for the Human Genome Project at a major White House ceremony.
… The signature goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP) was to generate a sequence … director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the key leader of the HGP consortium of … of accomplishment and hope. Several members of the HGP and NHGRI communities were invited to the White House to attend …