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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 …
News Release
The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated in disease.
… Sheena Faherty Ph.D. … In the basement of a three-story brick building on the main campus of the National Institutes of Health live nearly half a … wee creature is making big waves in the sea of genomics research. The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps …
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NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… consent process. … As public interest and expanded research in human genome editing grows, many questions remain about ethical, legal and social implications of the technology. People who are seriously ill may … of information will be most useful to potential research participants as they make very a difficult decision.” By …
Research Funding
The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… The NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has funded research grants from investigators in a wide range of disciplines. Many of these projects have used … decision-making and couples communication. Genetic Privacy and Identity in Community Settings Ellen Wright …
Secondary Genomics Finding Service
Clinical Research Staff and Protocol Coordinators
… How does it work? … 1. Review of data We will review your de-identified sequencing data to … Genomic Variant Confirmation (CRIS) for confirmation of research findings. … 4. Confirmation and genetic counseling … data for the presence of actionable secondary findings. Participants with confirmed secondary findings will be …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… 14, 2024, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m MTCC-718 Phenome-wide Studies of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis in the All of Us Research Program Clinical Genetics and Therapeutics Session A …
News Release
Researchers identified connections in the brain that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may inherit from their parents.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … In a new study of families affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have identified different … author and an investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research …
Research Training
The Graduate Partnerships Program develops future scientists by providing opportunities to perform research in NHGRI laboratories.
… Partnerships Program fosters the professional development of future scientists by providing the opportunity to perform research in National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) … directly with top NHGRI researchers to perform all or part of their dissertation work, an integral part of their …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… testing done for some other reason. … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) is a study of people with "secondary results” from genetic testing. … for health problems that can be treated or prevented. Many of these results are related to cancer risk and heart …
Research Funding
Find your NHGRI funding opportunities contact by category.
… Genomic Technology Development Development of new methods, technologies and instruments needed to … Spatial Genomics Genome Structure and Function Use of high-throughput genomic methods to understand how the … and Evaluation Return of Results and Outcome Research Clinical Evidence Base for, and Demonstrating …