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Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science by the New York Academy of Medicine. This honor, established in 1929, recognizes investigators with sustained and impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human health.
… The New York Academy of Medicine honors NHGRI Scientific Director for advances in … genetic epidemiology and efforts to enhance the diversity of the human genetics field. … Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., was … impactful accomplishments in biomedical research and an interest in translating these findings to advance human …
Staff
Dr. Shurjo Sen is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences who manages a portfolio of grants focused upon genomic data sciences, and is particularly interested in transitioning genomics from a centralized data repository model to cloud-based collaborative science.
… as a program director in 2019. He manages a portfolio of grants focused upon genomic data sciences, and is … including computational technologies. Dr. Sen also has an interest in training initiatives at NHGRI that aim to create … through the C.W. Cotterman Award from the American Society of Human Genetics in 2014. Between 2016-2019, he served as …
The Genomics Landscape
In April 6, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how NHGRI will hold a symposium on National DNA Day, April 25, highlighting relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluding with the annual Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day Lecture.
… Charles Rotimi, Ph.D. , was featured on the cover of the March issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics . This eye-catching cover pointed to the …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… Autism represents a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social … autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) - represent a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social … activities and interests. The ASDs include a variety of medical autism diagnoses, which vary in the severity of …
Policies and Guidance
Guidance describing NHGRI’s position on appropriate third-party involvement.
… and contract-recipients sometimes seek or receive offers of support from companies or other third parties (e.g., … regarding third-party support, prevent potential conflicts of interest, and preserve scientific objectivity. This guidance …
News Release
NIH researchers have identified a gene that makes yeast resistant to a lethal toxin.
… yeast colony on sensitive yeast Pictured is a colony of yeast secreting a toxin that kills neighboring yeast … they’re affected by toxins.” Typically, toxins are used in conflicts between different species. However, these “killer” … “There are very few examples of these within-species conflicts in nature, and our work has just scratched the …
Event
The Current Topics in Genome Analysis lecture series offers a mixture of local and outside speakers covering the major areas of genomics.
… will be using this mailing list to remind everyone of upcoming lectures, as well as to notify participants of … and other biomedical and clinical scientists with an interest in genetics, genomics and personalized medicine. No … that the speaker and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this …
Administrative
The Ethics Branch provides leadership, guidance and advice to NHGRI employees regarding ethical standards of conduct.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Office of Ethics assists NHGRI employees to adhere to the Standards … standards and transparent policies in order to avoid conflicts of interest. The Office of Ethics is charged with providing …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… Service Fellowship Program recognizes the importance of diverse career paths to inform and advance genomics and … and graduate levels. Submit the Fellowship Interest Form to receive more information about the fellowships, including notice of application windows. … The new Journeys in Human Genetics …
Research Training
The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award provides full-time, semi-independent research in NHGRI laboratories.
… academic interests and career plans. An important aspect of the postdoctoral training experience at NHGRI is the … Committee, and other NHGRI- and National Institutes of Health (NIH)- sponsored career development programs. IRTAs … to two years. These awards may be extended to a maximum of five years, depending on the annual review of the …