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News Release
NHGRI plans to appoint Vence Bonham Jr., J.D., as acting deputy director, to elevate and accelerate efforts in diversity, inclusion and health equity.
… Bonham received a bachelor’s degree from James Madison College at Michigan State University and his juris doctor degree from the Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University. He has authored …
Profile
In a conversation, Dr. Elise Feingold reflects on her path to NHGRI, describes her experience leading the ENCODE program and shares advice for those considering different scientific careers.
… really enjoyed it and found it intuitive. When I went to college at the University of Pennsylvania, I took this … want to do.” I didn't really know much about research in college. I had a short research experience that was not that …
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.
… at a level geared towards advanced high school and college students. The National Human Genome Research … must be: Enrolled at least half-time in high school or college. Graduating high school seniors must provide a letter of admission from the college that they will be attending the following fall. …
Organizational Structure
NHGRI’s Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) provides leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science.
Event
On March 13-14, 2017, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in partnership with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) hosted a strategic visioning meeting for a proposed GLEE Initiative.
… Philip Alderson NIH/NLM Maria Alvarez El Paso Community College Zeke Alvarez-Saavedra miniPCR Kathy Arnos Gallaudet … Mountain Tribal Leaders Council Judith Benkendorf American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) Jeremy Bennett Myriad … Brooks NIH/NINR Lesley Brown Baltimore City Community College Jen Carroll Illumina June Carroll Mt. Sinai Toronto …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
… in Rochester, Minnesota, and in medical genetics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Hanchard is a diplomate … Genetics and Genomics. He is also a fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics and recently completed a … the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Hanchard has coauthored over 70 …
Professional Development
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genomics Communications Fellowship to provide an opportunity for science professionals to become skilled in the area of genomics communications.
… workforce; have a disability; were Pell Grant-eligible in college; are/were enrolled in Tribal Colleges and …
Professional Development Programs
The Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship is designed for individuals interested in the development and implementation of genetics-related health and research policies at a national level.
… workforce; have a disability; were Pell Grant-eligible in college; are/were enrolled in Tribal Colleges and …
Research Training
An opportunity for students to receive individualized research mentoring, learn about careers in genomics and have access to a network of early-career genome scientists.
… residents Enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college (including community college) or university as an undergraduate, graduate or … of application, OR have been accepted into an accredited college or university program for the fall semester. Able to …
Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE)
The Diversity Centers for Genome Research Consortium aims to support the development of innovative genomic research projects through infrastructure building and the formation of interdisciplinary research teams at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), institutions with a documented record and/or historical and current mission of recruiting, educating, training and graduating students from any of the populations identified as underrepresented in biomedical research.
… Investigator: LaMonica Stewart, Ph.D. Meharry Medical College Pacific Center for Genome Research Principal … Zuckerberg Biohub Metagenomics Workshop at Meharry Medical College Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, …