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Cloning is the process of making identical copies of an organism, cell, or DNA sequence.
… Ethics, Cloning … Cloning, as it relates to genetics and genomics, involves using scientific methods to make … phrase “molecular cloning” typically refers to isolating and copying a particular DNA segment of interest for further …
Event
A venue for trainees supported by NHGRI to present their research and form collaborations with other trainees and established researchers from training programs across the United States.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) provides both institutional and individual funding to help scientists develop their … in the fields of genomic sciences, genomic medicine, and ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) research to present …
Staff
Dr. Sudre is an Associate Investigator in Dr. Philip Shaw's Neurobehavioral Clinical Research within the Social and Behavioral Research Branch
… the brain while subjects perform several cognitive tasks and used a multi-modal imaging approach (fMRI, MEG, EEG, … of movement to develop new technologies for assisting and restoring motor function after nervous system injury and … in the Neurobehavioral Clinical Research section of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch. The main goal of his …
Educational Resources
An animal model is a non-human species used in medical research because it can mimic aspects of a disease found in humans.
… in humans. Animal models (e.g., mice, rats, zebrafish and others) are sufficiently like humans in their anatomy, … animal model studies to better understand human physiology and disease. By using animal models, researchers can perform …
Media Advisory
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program investigators will present genomic research findings on implications for health and care of newborns during a public webinar session from 1:30 - 5:15 p.m Eastern.
… Ganguly, Ph.D. … Researchers will review findings on implications for health and care of newborns at the final public session of the … Institute’s Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program. NSIGHT investigators will …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… … In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about … join the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research in its Social and Behavioral Research Branch , heading the new …
Research at NHGRI
The goal of our Caregiving Study is to understand how caregivers manage the demands of caring for a loved one with a long-term health condition and how social relationships affect caregivers' ability to cope.
… caregiving can have harmful effects on caregivers’ health and well-being. Our Caregiving Study explores the impact of caregiver stress over time and how social relationships affect their ability to cope with … for Children with Newborn Screening-Related Conditions: Implications for the Expansion of Genomics in …
News Release
NHGRI researchers and colleagues are calling for health disparities research that focuses on the microbiome.
… at NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their colleagues* are calling for health disparities … health outcomes that impact certain groups of people - and the microbiome - the microorganisms that live in and on us -- are both influenced by people's environments and social interactions. As a result, the microbiome and health …
Professional Development Programs
JHU/NIH GCTP Executive Committee is composed of genetic counselors, social scientists and medical geneticists. Their varied backgrounds are an asset to the Program and to students as they develop their thesis.
… Leslie Biesecker, M.D. Director and NIH Distinguished Investigator Center for Precision … Neelon, Ph.D. Director for the Lerner Center The Helaine and Sydney Lerner Professor, Health, Behavior and Society … Executive Committee is composed of genetic counselors, social scientists and medical geneticists. Their varied …
Event
The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 7-11, 2021, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… available. The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 6-10, 2022, that focuses on … will include panel discussions, webinars, Twitter chats and Q&As. Follow on Twitter: #MedGeneEd22 … 2022 Healthcare …