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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program7
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)2
- Genome Technology Program4
- Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP)2
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium3
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Research at NHGRI
The Division of Intramural Research conducts scientific studies in NHGRI's labs on and around the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md.
… sites, including the Bayview campus in Baltimore, Maryland and the Twinbrook complex in Rockville, Maryland. The … that provides expert external oversight for all research and training ongoing in the NHGRI Division of Intramural … overseen by the Clinical Director, who provides guidance and support for all NHGRI investigators involved in …
Clinical Research
The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study explores the genetic factors contributing to ADHD to improve treatment in the future.
… in the future. … ADHD often appears to run in families, and research studies have suggested that there may be a … whenever possible. No. There is no cost to you, the participant. NIH will cover screening and blood draw costs. … might qualify for the study, you will be sent informed consent forms and questionnaires in the mail for each …
Policies and Guidance
Broad data sharing promotes maximum public benefit from federally funded genomics research. NHGRI supports the broadest appropriate genomic data sharing with timely data release through widely accessible data repositories. These repositories may be open access (unrestricted) or, if more appropriate, controlled access.
… human data to use data generated from sources with participant consent for unrestricted access or for General … all data types. However, at this time the NIH GDS Policy and NHGRI implementation plans apply particularly to single … December 30, 2019  Protecting Participants, Empowering Researchers: Providing Access to Genomic Summary Results …
News Release
NIH issues a notice seeking public comment on a proposed update to the data management of genomic summary results under the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… Communication and Public Liaison Branch … Today, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice in its Guide to Grants and Contracts seeking public comment on a proposed update to … help support NIH's goals to promote scientific advances and protect research participants' privacy interests by …
Educational Resources
A sex chromosome is a type of chromosome that participates in sex determination.
… a type of chromosome involved in sex determination. Humans and most other mammals have two sex chromosomes, X and Y, that in combination determine the sex of an … two X chromosomes in their cells, while males have one X and one Y. … A sex chromosome is a type of chromosome that …
News Release
NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health is participating in the H3Africa Consortium's effort to develop an African-specific genotyping array.
… Amy Bentley … Researchers have made a good start in identifying and understanding genetic mutations that have evolved over … risk factors for disease have focused on Europeans. Researchers have made some progress in understanding the …
News Release
NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… have shown that African populations contain the oldest and most diverse set of human genes. However, most studies of … Five years after the program's first grants were awarded, researchers are building collaborative research networks, … has not been without itschallenges. Language barriers, consent concerns Language, culture and the education level of …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … Researchers at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities … differences in health hasn't been fully explored, nor are researchers yet capturing necessary information about the …
Research at NHGRI
The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… in the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) develop and evaluate cutting edge genomic and informatic tools to … bench laboratory approaches and animal modeling. These researchers collectively aim to change the practice of … The first is the Reverse Phenotyping Core, which supports researchers by performing genomic ascertainment research with …
About NHGRI
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
… Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), on genetics, genomic research, training and programs related to the human genome initiative. NACHGR …