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- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
- Genome Technology Program4
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- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium3
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- Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC)1
- Genomic Innovator Awards2
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- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
- Multi-Omics for Health and Disease (Multi-Omics)1
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program7
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)1
Research at NHGRI
The Center for Precision Health Research, formerly Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch, studies how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
… The investigators in the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) develop and evaluate cutting edge genomic and … heritability from common diseases associated with common genetic variants to rare diseases associated with rare … that are not inherited and instead are due to new genetic mutations and somatic mosaicism. CPHR investigators …
Research Training
An opportunity for students to receive individualized research mentoring, learn about careers in genomics and have access to a network of early-career genome scientists.
… M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI Director … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Division of Intramural Research is … on a number of efforts to unearth clues about the complex genetic pathways involved in human diseases. These efforts … been underrepresented in biomedical research  (Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or …
For Patients and Families
​Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.​ ​
… Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and … Avoid smoking tobacco and too much alcohol. Get specific genetic testing that can help with diagnosis and treatment. … … side effects, since all people are different. Genetic research is helping us figure out how individual people will …
Event
The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race.
… ties with ancestral homelands and advance biomedical research. This program was made possible by contributions … Race, DNA, And Demography … The National Museum of African American History and Culture presents an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding …
News Release
NIH researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version to be enhanced.
… … National Institutes of Health researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model … senior investigator in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Center for Precision Health … NHGRI senior historian. “As cognitive treatments based on genetic models become more feasible in the future, …
Talking Glossary
Understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research
… Genetic Ancestry … Genetic ancestry refers to information about the people that … individual is biologically descended from, including their genetic relationships. … Genetic ancestry refers to … lived. … Understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research … Talking Glossary …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Training Program trains students to conduct research and provides clinical rotations to learn about genetic conditions.
… The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program trains students to conduct social, behavior and policy research in the field of genetic counseling and provides clinical rotations for …
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 proposals. These … special grant solicitations targeted toward specific research interests and priorities. Program announcements (PA) …
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 … who are interested in pursuing full-time, semi-independent research in National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) laboratories. … Post-doctoral …
Research Funding
A list of funding opportunities in genomics research provided by NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute supports research and training and career … Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R21 Clinical … Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R21 Clinical …