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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 results” …
Research Funding
The Genome Sequencing Program uses genome sequencing to identify genes and genomic variants underlying human inherited disease.
… The Genome Sequencing Program is consists of the following centers funded through … opportunity announcements. … The NHGRI Genome Sequencing Program (GSP) has evolved from NIH's participation in the … (Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology, Center for Genetic Medicine and Surgery) Northwestern University Andy …
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 Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the integration of emerging technology-based methods into health and medical research.
… NHGRI … … Assessment of visual attention in evaluation of genetic conditions PI: Benjamin Solomon, M.D.  Medical … in a VR-based food environment. … The Immersive Simulation Program (ISP) provides expertise, tools, and support for the … was founded in 2006 by its director Dr. Susan Persky . The program is part of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
… field of genomics and improve human health. … $1000 Genome Program Genetic Association Information Network (GAIN) Genomics and … Genomics into Practice (IGNITE) Knockout Mouse Program (KOMP) Large-Scale Genome Sequencing and Analysis …
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 Information Center (GARD)  was …
Professional Development Programs
GCTP faculty instructors.
… Bloomberg School of Public Health Morgan Similuk, Sc.M. Genetic Counselor National Institute of Allergy and … Diseases, NIH Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D. Staff Scientist Genetic Disease Research Branch National Human Genome … Klein, Ph.D. Associate Director, Behavioral Research Program Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National …
For Teachers
The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
… The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical … development of technology to scientific progress. … The genetic timeline activity may be most effectively done at the … take two periods. Preparation Print out two copies of the  Genetic Timeline  boxes of discoveries. Use one as the master …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… a global understanding of the relationship between human genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution, … CRGGH aims to develop a comprehensive staff and training program that uses genomic approaches to study human health …
Funding for Research Training
A program designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers.
… Applications for NIH’s Loan Repayment Program (LRP) will be open from Sept. 1 to Nov. 21, 2024 . … … Critical to Human Health (LRP-REACH), which is open to genetic counselors working in genomic research. This is unusual because genetic counselors with MS degrees are also eligible—most …