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Today, gene therapy for sickle cell disease is considered experimental and only available to you if you participate in a clinical trial.
… to a certain trial, you should learn about: Phases of a clinical trial. Study outcome(s). How researchers will … in a trial may be dependent on: Your age. Your diagnosis of sickle cell disease. Your response to other treatments. … therapy is working and to track your overall health. Your research team and other clinical providers should discuss …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
… NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health. … $1000 Genome Program …
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NHGRI and other NIH institutes recently participated in the high-energy science communications contest called the Three-minute Talk.
… recommendations. By the same turn, scientists trained in research methodologies and analytical skills sometimes lack … general public. … To help bridge the gap, representatives of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and … Phenotype of Hair-graying," placed third. NHGRI participants had positive things to say about the experience. …
Research Training
A mentored, pre-tenure track junior faculty position during which time the incumbent designs and implements an integrated, translational research program.
… designs and implements an integrated, translational research program. … The key elements of support for the program are that it is prospectively and … is not a fellowship and it is anticipated that most participants will have already completed a fellowship. We …
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NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… … On Monday, January 29, 2018, the National Institutes of Health will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) with members of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Ethical, Legal and Social …
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NHGRI published its “Strategic vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics” in the journal Nature. This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field.
… for improving human health. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), this week … past. The vision points to critical areas of data control, privacy and consent that the genomics community must improve …
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NHGRI participated in a science communications contest called the Three-Minute Talk. NHGRI's Ryan Johnson came away with a first place win.
… Kiara Palmer … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and other institutes at the National Institutes of Health recently participated in a high-energy science … as an accurate indicator of that capacity. Data on the participants include information on their demographics, their …
Clinical Research
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to explore how genes cause or influence diseases, and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are working with patients and families to better understand of how genes can cause or influence diseases and develop new … Some reasons people choose to participate include: Participants in clinical studies help current and future …
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Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
… Mjoseth … Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) in the Intramural Research Program at the National Human Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Koehly is the …
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Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… Communications and Public Liaison Branch … A collection of oral history videos released today by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) features candid conversations with … to date. … The institute published an initial set of seven oral histories on its YouTube channel, including …