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The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the recent launch of the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award.
… planning process continues to move forward, gathering early ideas for further exploration and feedback about the … launched a new program - the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award  - that aims to assist 'team science' researchers in … has more of an emphasis on facilitating opportunities for career independence and less emphasis on high-risk research. …
Clinical Research
In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, scientists at the NIH highlighted an increased incidence of Parkinson disease among patients with GD and their families.
… seen in patients with Gaucher disease. The gene coding for the enzyme glucocerebrosidase is called GBA1 and is … fatigue. Symptom onset may occur anytime between early childhood and adulthood.  Type 2 GD: This is the most … and Parkinson Disease In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, scientists at the NIH highlighted an increased incidence of …
Research Training
Institutional and individual funding from NHGRI to help scientists develop research and professional skills.
… With the exception of the Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), opportunities are limited to U.S. citizens … Email: robert.rivers@nih.gov NOT- HG- 25-010: Notice of Early Expiration of PAR-22-268, Initiative to Maximize … … PA-24-181 : Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 - Independent Clinical …
News Release
The Genetics and Public Policy and Genetics and Education Fellowships provide a pathway for scientists to pursue careers in science policy or education.
… genomic discoveries in the lab drive policy and education for our benefit is to strengthen the workforce with people … (ASHG) have joined forces to provide a pathway for scientists who want to pursue careers in science policy or … how to bring the knowledge that I've obtained during my career as a scientist, and combine that with my passion for …
Careers and Training
NHGRI offers a variety first-hand training opportunities with genomics leaders and innovators
… leader in developing the most cutting-edge genomics tools and technologies. Be a part of pushing this exciting field forward, and experience first-hand training from genomics leaders and innovators. … Other Training Programs … Training at NHGRI …
News Release
Scientists from the 1000 Genomes Project Consortium has created the world's largest catalog of genomic differences among humans.
… Steven Benowitz … An international team of scientists from the 1000 Genomes Project Consortium has … are susceptible to various diseases. … Powerful Clues for Disease Susceptibility While most differences in peoples' … Program supports grants for research and training and career development at sites nationwide. Additional …
Research Training
An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research in NHGRI laboratories.
… The Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (Post-Bac IRTA) provides the opportunity for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in … participants work side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world in an environment devoted exclusively …
News Release
NIH awards more than $64 million to for a database of human cellular responses called the Library of Integrated Network-based Cellular Signatures or LINCS.
… (LINCS). Discovering such cell responses will improve scientists' understanding of cell pathways and aid in the development of new therapies for many diseases. … The funding establishes six centers, … Program supports grants for research and training and career development at sites nationwide. Additional …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the Human Genome Project receiving the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award.
… their Fiscal Year 2018 budgets. The news was worth waiting for! Overall, NIH was the recipient of an 8.8% increase … and the field of genomics.  … The Prince Mahidol Award was established in 1992 to honor the late Prince … genetics research by connecting DNA donors with research scientists. During his presentation , Dr. Noel described his …
News Release
The Physician-Scientist Development Program helps physicians develop research programs dedicated to the disorders they specialize in.
… suffering from glutaric aciduria type I - at the time, and still to date, a rare genetic disease with no known cure. … use the tools that unlock information in the human genome for real world applications, such as finding a cure for … disorder are limited. Dr. Venditti said that for physician-scientists, finding a cure is the most important motivator …