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Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
… Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many … because animals have many of the same  genes  as humans. For example, mice and humans share about 85 percent of their …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes Robert Rivers as the new director for institute’s Training, Diversity, and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office.
… September 2024 meeting of the  National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research , which is less than a week away! The new director of the NIH Center for Information Technology, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… been experiencing together due to COVID-19. NHGRI values a community and society in which all are respected and safe – … the COVID-19 pandemic, including those at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and NIH . For NIH … Scholars Program. As NHGRI puts final touches on its new 2020 strategic plan for genomics, which will be published …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI's research focuses on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease.
… National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) conducts a broad program of laboratory and clinical research to … understanding of human biology and develop better methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of heritable and … on the understanding of human biology and developing new methods for treating disease. … NHGRI's research focuses …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes Marcus G. Hodges as the new Intramural Training Office Director.
… It may be summer, but things are incredibly busy for me and NHGRI! Last month, I visited Australia for a week, during which I met with dozens of genomics … and NHGRI began their fellowships. Associated with this new program is the recently launched Journeys in Human …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 5, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green focuses on the 2020 Strategic Vision.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … October was a particularly busy (and exciting) month for NHGRI. In addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of … decade. While genomics was once a fairly confined field, new technologies and advances have catalyzed significant …
News Release
NHGRI has selected James Thomas, Ph.D., as the new director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC), to will oversee the importation and use of DNA sequencing technologies, protocols and analyses, ensuring that NIH investigators have access to cutting-edge DNA sequencing methods and specialized genomics protocols to meet their research needs. 
… of Health (NIH), has selected James Thomas, Ph.D. , as the new director of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). … genomics protocols to meet their research needs. “For more than 25 years, NISC has played an integral role in … and propel robust, cutting-edge research.” NISC has been a leader in advancing DNA sequencing technologies since its …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have identified new genes associated with the Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) and some possible new therapies.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) researchers have identified new genes associated with the Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) … discovery of new genes associated with ECD provides hope for improving the diagnoses of a disease that affects so many parts of the body. We also …
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) … … Fluorescence in situ hybridization (abbreviated FISH) is a laboratory technique used to detect and locate a specific DNA sequence on a chromosome. In this technique, …
Research Funding
IGNITE enhances genomic medicine by supporting the development of methods for incorporating genomic information into clinical care.
… record (EMR) and provide clinical decision support (CDS) for implementation of appropriate interventions or clinical advice. The sites will work together to develop new methods and projects and disseminate their findings to … and developing best practices for implementation is a key goal so that the information generated from the program …