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Clinical Research
In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, scientists at the NIH highlighted an increased incidence of Parkinson disease among patients with GD and their families.
Talking Glossary
CRISPR (short for “clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats”) is a technology that research scientists use to selectively modify the DNA of living organisms.
News Release
Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
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.
News Release
NIH scientists proposed a new approach for finding ways to impede or halt cancer's spread: transgenic zebrafish as a live animal model of metastasis.
Jobs at NHGRI
NHGRI has multiple position openings for Health Scientist Administrators in the Division of Genome Sciences, Division of Genomic Medicine, Division of Extramural Operations, and Office of the Director.
… (NHGRI) has multiple position openings for Health Scientist Administrators (Program Director and Scientific … applicants must meet the basic requirements for a Health Scientist Administrator . … The salaries for these positions … … The NIH will be accepting applications for these Health Scientist Administrator positions September 20-September 29, …
News Release
Top genome scientists from over 20 countries have joined forces in an effort to improve cooperation and coordination of genomic medicine research worldwide.
News Release
The finding marks a new effort in conserving an ancient dog breed, with potential to inform human vocalization processes.
… physiological and behavioral data. NHGRI staff scientist Heidi Parker, Ph.D., led the genomic analyses, …
Profile
Dr. Joan Bailey-Wilson, who retired in September 2022, looks back on her 42-year career as a scientist and reflects on the rapid growth of the genomics field.
… to cancers. … Sonja Soo: What inspired you to become a scientist? Joan Bailey-Wilson: The first time I remember … lot of women role models in the 1960s. She was an amazing scientist. She was married, and she was a mom. I thought, “If … and do some traveling! I’ll still be at the NIH as a Scientist Emeritus and actively involved in several studies. …