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Daniel Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director for the Intramural Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) recognized for his pioneering work on the genomics of autoinflammatory diseases.
… Ph.D. … Daniel Kastner, M.D., Ph.D., Scientific Director for the Intramural Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) recognized for his … in Molecular Medicine on June 4. The HHS Departmental Awards, which are the highest honors issued by the …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… of Genomic Healthcare Practices Costs and Coverage for Genomic Healthcare … Click on the research areas and … Statements and Contacts page. Before developing an ELSI grant proposal, applicants are strongly encouraged to contact … research influences the belief that an individual’s genome determines their future health and well-being. The …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
… This webpage discusses genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and provides guidance on how to approach … about the risks and benefits of participating in a research project. … The informed consent process and consent … do not have [disorder]. You may learn something about your genome that relates to the health of your relatives. If so, …
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The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated in disease.
… wee creature is making big waves in the sea of genomics research. The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps … are implicated in disease. And, here at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), researchers are advancing … want knocked out," said Dr. Sood. "It's a service provided for NHGRI investigators." Usually the genes are selected …
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New grants totaling approximately $29.5 million will enable scientists to generate and maintain the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome.
… the most comprehensive reference sequence of the human genome. The awards, made over five years pending the availability of … human genome is becoming obsolete. The funds are necessary for making advances in DNA sequencing technology and …
Research at NHGRI
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) aims to develop optimal approaches for the integration of genomic discoveries into clinical and … research methods to analyze these intersections. For example, we examine how common and rare genetic …
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Washington University in St. Louis awarded an honorary Doctor of Science to Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D., for his contributions to the field of genomics.
… to medicine. Dr. Green, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), received the degree during the … of the National Institutes of Health, is the driving force for advancing genomics and accelerating scientific and …
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NIH expands its Encyclopedia of DNA Elements Project, which is creating a fundamental genomics resource scientists to study human health and disease.
… that are being used extensively in studies to interpret genome sequences and to understand the consequence of genomic … in the Division of Genome Sciences at NHGRI. "These awards provide the opportunity to strengthen this foundation … a network of researchers to develop and apply methods for mapping candidate functional elements in the genome, and …
Staff
Dr. Keith McKenney is a scientific review officer at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
… has been Scientific Review Officer at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) since 2005. He earned his … Prior to GMU, Dr. McKenney worked at the Institute for Genomic Research in Rockville, Md., where he co-authored … peer review process, genomics-related applications, grant proposals … Keith McKenney, scientific review, initial …
The Genomics Landscape
In May 4, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details a report released by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, that provided a series of recommendations for using population descriptors in future genetics and genomics studies.
… April 2023 was a notably festive month for NHGRI, as we celebrated three anniversaries — the 70th … for improving support.  This research was funded by a grant from the NHGRI Extramural Research Program to Marsha … award program NIH Directors Transformative Research awards NIH Directors Early Independence awards Centers of …