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Research at NHGRI
CRGGH develops a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health and to reduce/eliminate health disparities.
… Dr. Rotimi received his undergraduate education in biochemistry from the University of Benin in Nigeria before …
Staff
Dr. Heidi Sofia served as a program director in the Division of Genomic Medicine at the National Human Genome Research Institute from 2010-2023.
… driving biological problems. Dr. Sofia received a B.A. in Biochemistry and a Masters in Public Health from University …
Staff
Dr. Marjan Huizing is a staff scientist in the Medical Genetics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Acid Synthesis, UDP-GlcNAc 2-epimerase/ManNAc Kinase. Biochemistry , 50:8914-8925. 2011. [ PubMed ] Kakani S, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in genetics and biochemistry from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. in …
Event
Opening remarks from Eric Green, Christopher Donohue and Michael Rembis.
… disabled lives are shaped by more than just physiology, biochemistry, or genetics. Disability and disabled lives are …
Staff
Dr. Tyra Wolfsberg is the associate director of the Bioinformatics and Scientific Programming Core at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… biology from Princeton University, followed by a Ph.D. in biochemistry and biophysics from the University of …
Staff
Dr. Laura Elnitski is a senior investigator in the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… genome and their role in disease. She earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The Pennsylvania …
Staff
Dr. Charles Venditti is a chief and senior investigator of NHGRI's Metabolic Medicine Branch.
… experimental systems to study the genetics, genomics and biochemistry of organic acid metabolism in model organisms, …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… degree Completion of undergraduate level courses in biochemistry and genetics. Counseling experience, either paid …
Clinical Research
The NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program provide answers to patients with mysterious conditions that have long eluded diagnosis.
… biochemical mechanisms of disease, normal cell biology, biochemistry, and physiology. Patient diagnoses include …