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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program7
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)2
- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
- Genome Technology Program4
- 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)3
- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
- Multi-Omics for Health and Disease (Multi-Omics)1
Professional Development
ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship to support early-career genetics professionals wishing to transition to careers in genetics education and public engagement.
… dates. … Rapid advances in human genetics/genomics research and genomic medicine are increasingly relevant to … you are especially proud. Optional: Describe your previous research experience at an 8th grade reading level. How did … Engagement Fellowship … ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics Education …
News Release
Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… support from the National Institutes of Health to conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease, analyzing how … these protective factors reduce risk in both Europeans and African-Americans. Her study will also explore how gene …
For Patients and Families
​Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human origin, in which the researcher directly interacts with human subjects.
… Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or … the fundamental mechanisms of inherited and acquired genetic disorders. … Clinical research is research conducted … researchers may be able to determine the specific genetic mutations (changes in gene sequence) that caused the …
Educational Resources
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal legislation that makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and employment.
… Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) … The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is federal … to discriminate against individuals on the basis of their genetic profiles in regard to health insurance and …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch identifies and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and progression.
… gastric cancers. They also study the relationship between genetic variation and cancer progression and pursue the … primary focus of CGCGB investigators is to identify the genetic contribution to the processes of cancer … response to treatment, and outcomes.  Conducts research on multiple types of cancer, including (but not …
Staff
Dr. Charles Rotimi is the scientific director of and NIH Distinguished Investigator in the Division of Intramural Research. He also serves as the director of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH).
… to the NIH in 2008 to found the trans-institute Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, with the mission of … disparities and variable drug response. His lab develops genetic epidemiology models and conducts epidemiologic … populations with particular emphasis on populations of the African Diaspora. His team published the first genome-wide …
For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases … The Genetic and Rare Diseases … (GARD)  was created in 2002 by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the former Office of Rare …
Research Training
An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (Post-Bac IRTA) provides the … in biomedical investigation in National Human Genome Research Institute laboratories. … While in this program, … world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. In addition, during their tenure in the program, …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… and Economics … Program Contact: Nicole Lockhart … Genomic Research Design and Implementation Diversity and Inclusion in … and develops approaches to address challenges related to genetic and genomic research.  Genomic Healthcare This … deterministic nature of genomic findings and perception of genetic risk. How genomic researchers and the research …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… A new study is recruiting people who received unexpected genetic test results about their risk for cancer, heart disease, and other conditions after having genetic testing done for some other reason. … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) is a study of people with "secondary …