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News Release
Three research teams funded by NIH gather data at the most basic molecular levels about the biological processes that make up the human microbiome.
… tens of thousands of microbial species that live in or on human beings - the human microbiome - they would find … in the second phase of the Human Microbiome Project, three research teams funded by the National Institutes of Health … hosts in functions such as digestion, energy production, protection against invading pathogens and immune system …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… 1, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. NHGRI would like you to help us … feeling] about the launch of the Human Genome Project.  Francis Collins Eric Green  … To … Strategic Vision for the next decade of human genomics research in late October. … Video criteria … Sharing your …
Clinical Research
The Protocol Service Center provides assistance in the development and administration of study protocols requiring NIH Institutional Review Board approval.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Protocol Service Center (PSC) … as well as Federal regulations and policies related to human subjects research. The NHGRI PSC maintains close …
News Release
An online Informed Consent Resource created in 2009 by NHGRI has been updated to keep pace with advances in genomics over the past several years
… integral to the advancement of a spectrum of disease-based research. As knowledge stemming from the completion of the Human Genome Project continues to expand, and genome … which investigators communicate with each potential study participant and is vital to ensuring that the research …
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI aims to ensure all populations are knowledgeable about and can participate in genomics research.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) wants to ensure that all … are knowledgeable about the science underpinning the Human Genome Project and genomics research, and have the …
For Patients and Families
​Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human origin, in which the researcher directly interacts with human subjects.
… Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or … etc.) and explains the individual's rights as a research participant. This document is part of an informed consent …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI researchers work with patients and families to understand of how genes influence disease and develop more effective diagnostics and treatments.
… of Health (NIH), clinical researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are leading a new era in medicine … Mutation, Gene Variation, DNA Sequencing, Clinical Trials, Human Research Subjects … NHGRI researchers work with …
Research Funding
NHGRI solicits grant applications that relate to its scientific priorities and research interests
… submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research or research training are investigator-initiated … the grant application and review processes.  Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) OHRP provides clarification … materials and promotes innovative approaches to enhancing human subject protections.  New and Early Stage Investigator …
Research Training
The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award provides full-time, semi-independent research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) is available to promising … pursuing full-time, semi-independent research in National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) laboratories. … … provides full-time, semi-independent research in National Human Genome Research Institute laboratories. … Postdoctoral …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Intramural Research Award recognizes research achievements by trainees in basic, clinical, and social behavioral science research.
… The NHGRI Intramural Research Award distinguishes meritorious research accomplishments for a single, notable research achievement or a larger body of work of exemplary …