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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 commemorate and celebrate this occasion in an unconventional way: by pulling out your phone and
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the important genomics legacy of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as it comes to an end.
… of the discovery of the double-helical structure of DNA and the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project . After traveling to 12 states and … strong genomics component ( learn more ).   …   The Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program began ten …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … Researchers at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome. …
News Release
NHGRI published its “Strategic vision for improving human health at The Forefront of Genomics” in the journal Nature. This vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, signaling a new era in genomics for the Institute and the field.
… … NHGRI's 2020 Strategic Vision describes opportunities in human genomics for improving human health. … The National Human Genome Research Institute … vision describes the most compelling research priorities and opportunities in human genomics for the coming decade, …
Staff
Dr. Jennifer Troyer is the director of NHGRI's Division of Extramural Operations.
… the institute’s extramural research grants, operations and policies. NHGRI's ERP reviews and manages external … support the institute’s mission to use genomics to advance human health. Dr. Troyer joined the NHGRI Extramural Research … She also served as coordinator for the Common Fund Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as part of …
Health
Healthcare professionals determine whether individuals, other family members, or future generations may be at increased risk of developing particular conditions.
… Family health history is a record of the diseases and health conditions in your family. Knowing the health history of your family …
News Release
Check out this video from NHGRI Director Eric Green talking about the importance of knowing your family health history.
… Communication and Public Liaison Branch … In November 2004, the Surgeon General launched a national public health campaign entitled the Family Health History … Day. … A Message from the Director This year, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) along with Surgeon …
Event
On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint workshop - Genomic Medicine for Reproductive, Prenatal and Neonatal Health.
… On April 16-17, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of CHild Health and Human Development (NICHD) hosted a joint …
Talking Glossary
La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) es una técnica de laboratorio que se usa para detectar y localizar una secuencia de ADN específica en un cromosoma.
… Hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) … La hibridación fluorescente in situ (FISH) … FISH) is a laboratory technique used to detect and locate a specific DNA sequence on a chromosome. In this … chromosomes from an individual is affixed to a glass slide and then exposed to a “probe”—a small piece of purified DNA …
News Release
Knowing your family health history can aid in detecting unique disease risks and lead to better prevention and treatment.
… Ph.D. … On November 21, 2017, experts from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) turned to Reddit to … from the Reddit community about their work on family health history as part of an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA). … Common diseases such as heart disease and diabetes are highly complex, with multiple factors that …