National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research

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The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR) advises the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), on genetics, genomic research, training and programs related to the human genome initiative.

NACHGR performs second-level peer review for grant applications and determines the program priorities for NHGRI and the goals for the government's efforts in the International Human Genome Project (HGP). NACHGR meets three times a year.

NACHGR Charter (2024-2026)

NACHGR Roster (September 2024)

NACHGR Advisors pictured from left to right: Eric Green, Lynn Jorde, Timothy Reddy, Peter Robinson, Gail Jarvik, Iftikhar Kullo, Nancy Cox, Laura Bierut and Rudy Pozzatti. Not pictured: Kyle Brothers, Howard Chang, Judy Cho, Lisa Parker, Len Pennacchio and Olga Troyanskya.

Latest Meeting

September 9, 2024

Closed Executive Session: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Open Session: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

September 10, 2024

Closed Session: 10:00 a.m. - Adjourn

All times in ET

Agenda and Documents

Upcoming Meetings

Meeting Date	Date/Times
Feb. 10-11, 2025	Feb. 10: Closed Executive Session: TBD Open Session: TBD Feb. 11: Closed Session: TBD
May 19-20, 2025	May 19: Closed Executive Session: TBD Open Session: TBD May 20: Closed Session: TBD
Sept. 15-16, 2025	Sept. 15: Closed Executive Session: TBD Open Session: TBD Sept. 16: Closed Session: TBD
Feb. 9-10, 2026	Feb. 9: Closed Executive Session: TBD Open Session: TBD Feb. 10: Closed Session: TBD
May 18-19, 2026	May 18: Closed Executive Session: TBD Open Session: TBD May 19: Closed Session: TBD
Sept. 28-29, 2026	Sept. 28: Closed Executive Session: TBD Open Session: TBD Sept. 29: Closed Session: TBD

In-person Advisory Council meetings take place at the following location:

6700B Rockledge Drive
Suite 1100
Bethesda, MD 20871

Past Meetings

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Past Director's Report-Related Documents

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Past Meeting Agendas and Documents

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Past Meeting Summaries

Working Groups

The council has established a series of working groups to provide more in-depth exploration and recommendations regarding complex issues facing the field of genomics.