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Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a … of genomics, race and human genetic variation. … The unit studies sickle cell disease as a case study of a genetic … the Division of Intramural Research at the National Human Genome Research Institute, located in Bethesda, MD, USA. Our …
Fact Sheet
Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… ethical responsibilities, as information about a person's genome sequence is associated with complex issues related to … about how they will use and share the resulting genome-sequence data in the process of gaining such informed … must be educated about the implications of their studies and work closely with ethics researchers. … How do …
News Release
NHGRI researchers seek help from people with Sickle Cell Disease to find the factors - environmental, social and genetic - that impact the severity of symptoms.
… from person to person. … Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are seeking help from … fungi and viruses living in and on all humans), the genome (all the genes in a person), and the social and … Severity of SCD Symptoms … Related Content … New NIH studies seek adults and families affected by sickle cell …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have generated the largest catalog of genetic variants associated with physical traits for domesticated dog breeds.
… In a new study, researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have generated the largest … The researchers used whole genome sequencing and genome-wide association studies to identify genomic variants associated …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… Green, M.D., Ph.D. … Thirty years ago, today, the Human Genome Project (HGP) officially launched. I was there on the … been awarded one of the first center grants for the Human Genome Project by the then-named National Center for Human … Institute of Mental Health, recently published a set of studies describing how DNA variation can alter gene …
Event
The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The goal of the colloquium …
About Genomics
In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished two years ahead of schedule and at a cost less than the original estimated budget.
… In 2003, an accurate and complete human genome sequence was finished and made available to scientists … the human genetic instruction book, the project took on a wide range of other goals, from sequencing the genomes of … vast batteries of genes simultaneously. In microarray studies, a robot is used to precisely apply tiny droplets …
News Release
The Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies.
… Bruce Agnew … More than many other diagnostic technologies, genome sequencing carries the possibility of incidental or … what information they should disclose, and to whom, when genome sequencing uncovers signs of possible genetic risk for … to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies, interpreting results, and, especially, disclosing …
News Release
NHGRI hosts a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" about using virtual reality to study a host of questions about the human genome.
… diverse and underrepresented populations in genomics-based studies, a recent analysis found that individuals of European … and ethical hurdles in recruiting diverse participants for genome research? From the National Human Genome Research Institute: Hi, this is Vence! Great question! …
Administrative
The Division of Management oversees a wide range of NHGRI activities, from financial management to administrative services to information technology.
… administrative management functions at the National Human Genome Research Institute, including administrative … Management … ​The NHGRI Division of Management oversees a wide range of institute activities, from financial management … technology.​ … The Division of Management oversees a wide range of NHGRI activities, from financial management to …