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American Indians and Alaska Natives IRB training programs at NIH ensure the welfare of people participating in federally regulated research.
… Review Board (IRB) training program for American Indians and Alaska Natives at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). IRBs are committees, at NIH and at other research institutions, which ensure the welfare … of the 3.5-month program, they discussed challenging ethical questions from the real world and tailored research …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch (MCIDGB) studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases. … Investigators …
Staff
Vence Bonham is the acting deputy director for NHGRI and an associate investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
… of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and a member of the senior leadership team for the institute. … at NHGRI within the Division of Intramural Research's Social and Behavioral Research Branch. Throughout his tenure … 2008. [ PubMed ] Bonham VL, Knerr S, Social and Ethical Implications of Genomics, Race, Ethnicity, and Health …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or severely limited activities and …
Educational Resources
Autism is a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors.
… a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interactions, communication problems, and repetitive behaviors. … Autism Spectrum Disorders, … that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Symptoms usually appear before the …
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Race is a fluid concept used to group people according to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity.
… to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity. … Trait, Genetic Variation … Race is a … generating racial classifications to identify, distinguish and marginalize some groups across nations, regions and the …
Event
A social media campaign, organized by NHGRI and its partners, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… Qatar, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, and United States. … June 5: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic … available. The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 5 to June 9, 2023, that …
Staff
Dr. Philip Shaw was an investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… from 2011 - 2024. His main interest was in the genetic and environmental factors that influence the development of brain and behavior. A focus of his work was the most common … phenotypes pertinent to ADHD based in the neuroimaging, social and behavioral sciences, 2) identifying the genomic …
Educational Resources
Cloning is the process of making identical copies of an organism, cell, or DNA sequence.
… Ethics, Cloning … Cloning, as it relates to genetics and genomics, involves using scientific methods to make … phrase “molecular cloning” typically refers to isolating and copying a particular DNA segment of interest for further …
Event
A venue for trainees supported by NHGRI to present their research and form collaborations with other trainees and established researchers from training programs across the United States.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both institutional and individual funding to help scientists develop their … in the fields of genomic sciences, genomic medicine, and ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) research to present …