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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program7
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)1
- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
- Genome Technology Program5
- Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP)2
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium3
- Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project1
- Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC)1
- Genomic Innovator Awards2
- NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL)2
- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium1
- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
Educational Resources
The microbiome is a term used to describe the specific collection of microorganisms (such as fungi, bacteria and viruses) that exist in a particular environment.
… as fungi, bacteria and viruses) that exist in a particular environment. … Microbiome, Human Microbiome Project, Microbe, … fungi, bacteria and viruses) that exists in a particular environment. In humans, the term is often used to describe … as fungi, bacteria and viruses) that exist in a particular environment. … Educational Resources …
Fact Sheet
Pharmacogenomics is a growing area of genomic medicine that uses a person’s genomic information to help healthcare providers select the medications and dosages that are predicted to work best in each patient.
… personalized medicine).   … What is pharmacogenomic testing? Studies indicate that more than 98% of people may … other factors that influence medication response (such as environment, lifestyle, and other medications and medical … settings, would help to reduce disparities in this area of medicine. … Ethical, legal and social considerations …
Educational Resources
The cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane, is found in all cells and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment.
… and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. … Plasma Membrane, Proteins, Glycoproteins, … and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. The cell membrane consists of a lipid bilayer … and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. … Educational Resources …
Research Funding
Bioinformatics and computational biology are cross-cutting areas broadly relevant and fundamental across the entire spectrum of genomics.
… Computational genomics has been an important area of focus for NHGRI since the beginning of the Human … and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL)   October 29, 2021 (Virtual) This workshop aimed to identify gaps, challenges and … Genomic Informatics Research Agenda  February 9-10, 2021 (Virtual) The goal of this meeting was to develop a research …
Diversity Center
The Morehouse School of Medicine established the Center of Genomic Diversity that aims to create a transformative impact on genomics research and health outcomes in minority populations, fostering an inclusive and equitable research environment.
… Medicine (MSM) will build a world-class genomics research environment that is sustainable and impactful, particularly … populations, fostering an inclusive and equitable research environment. … The center seeks to implement highly skilled … of research findings. This will be achieved through immersive community engagement in schools, the development of …
Educational Resources
Newborn genetic screening is testing performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety of disorders.
… Newborn Genetic Screening … Newborn screening is testing performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety … to detect a set of known genetic diseases. Typically, this testing is performed on a blood sample obtained from a heel … or preventing disease. … Newborn genetic screening is testing performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety …
Virtual Exhibit
The Gene Sweepstakes — or GeneSweep as it became popularly known — was a three-year-long, sweepstakes-style contest organized by British bioinformatician Ewan Birney, Ph.D., of the European Bioinformatics Institute. Scientists participated in the contest by betting on the total number of protein-coding genes that would be identified in the human genome sequence generated by the Human Genome Project.
… genome sequence generated by the Human Genome Project. … Virtual Exhibit …
MINC
Each clinical setting is unique. Strategies that will work in your environment can be used to design your interventions based on suggested options from the Champions.
… setting is unique. Strategies that will work in your environment can be used to design your interventions based on … that will build on the strengths within your institutional environment. In this section, let’s look at: Items to … setting is unique. Strategies that will work in your environment can be used to design your interventions based on …
Educational Resources
Genetic epidemiology is a relatively new medical discipline that seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations.
… seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations. … … disease. In many cases, the interaction of genes with the environment is also measured. Genetic epidemiologists seek to … seeks to understand how genetic factors interact with the environment in the context of disease in populations. … …
Policies and Guidance
NHGRI is committed to maintaining a work environment that is courteous, respectful, and free from harassing behaviors for its employees, contractors, volunteers, interns and visitors.Â
… Working Group … I am committed to safeguarding our work environment, one that is free of sexual and other forms of … reverberate for a lifetime. To foster and support a work environment free of harassment, NHGRI is bolstering its … the Director … NHGRI is committed to maintaining a work environment that is courteous, respectful, and free from …