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Genome Technology Program

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Genome Technology Program Overview

The Genome Technology program supports research to develop new methods, technologies and instruments that enable rapid, low-cost determination of DNA sequence, SNP genotyping (Genetic Variation Program) and functional genomics (broadly defined) experiments (Functional Analysis Program). Priorities include the refinement of current technologies to increase efficiency and decrease cost while maintaining or improving data quality, and the development of completely novel approaches to achieve orders-of-magnitude improvement. Integration of process steps is key to achieving these goals.

The program also supports and coordinates transfer of technology from developers to users, and promotes collaborative, multidisciplinary programs that closely integrate research projects at academic and industrial laboratories.

The involvement of The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in BECON [becon.nih.gov], the trans-National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bioengineering Consortium, is through the Genome Technology program. The development of integrated concepts and tools for genomic research benefits from bioengineering research and methods. NHGRI supports bioengineering research through grants made in response to NHGRI program announcements and requests for application, and through NHGRI participation in BECON's bioengineering funding [becon.nih.gov] opportunities, such as the Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) and Bioengineering Research Partnerships (BRP) programs.

Genome Technology Program Related Information

• Concept Papers for Two New DNA Sequencing Technology Development Programs

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Genome Technology Program Reports

• Sequencing and Re-Sequencing the Biome! July 2002
• Sequencing Technology Workshop May 13, 1998
• Sequencing Variation Workshop March 31-April 1, 1997
• Functional Analysis Workshop December 2-3, 1997

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Genome Technology Program Policies

• Principles and Guidelines for Recipients of NIH Research Grants and Contracts on Obtaining and Disseminating Biomedical Research Resources: Final Notice [ott.od.nih.gov]

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Genome Technology Program Funding Opportunities

Requests for Applications

RFA-HG-08-011: [grants.nih.gov] Revolutionary Genome Sequencing Technologies - The $1000 Genome (STTR [R41/R42])
Application Due Date(s): October 22, 2008

RFA-HG-08-010: [grants.nih.gov] Revolutionary Genome Sequencing Technologies - The $1000 Genome (SBIR [R43/R44])
Application Due Date(s): October 22, 2008

RFA-HG-08-009: [grants.nih.gov] Revolutionary Genome Sequencing Technologies - The $1000 Genome (R21)
Application Due Date(s): October 22, 2008

RFA-HG-08-008: [grants.nih.gov] Revolutionary Genome Sequencing Technologies - The $1000 Genome (R01)
Application Due Date(s): October 22, 2008

Program Announcements

PA-08-053 [grants.nih.gov]: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine (R21)

PA-08-052 [grants.nih.gov]: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine (R01)

PAR-08-010 [grants.nih.gov]: Continued Development and Maintenance of Software (R01)

PA-07-459 [grants.nih.gov]: Feasibility Studies to Develop Technology and Methods for Genomics, Population Genomics and ELSI (R21)

PA-07-458 [grants.nih.gov]: Technology and Methods Development for Genomics, Population Genomics and ELSI (R01)

PAR-07-425 [grants.nih.gov]: Data Ontologies for Biomedical Research (R01)

PAR-07-352 [grants.nih.gov]: Bioengineering Research Partnerships (BRP) [R01]

PA-07-279 [grants.nih.gov]: Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG [R01])

PA-06-418 [grants.nih.gov]: Exploratory/Developmental (R21) Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG)

PA-06-009 [grants.nih.gov]: Bioengineering Nanotechnology Initiative - SBIR (R43/R44)

PA-06-008 [grants.nih.gov]: Bioengineering Nanotechnology Initiative - STTR (R41/R42)

Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS)

Small Business Funding Opportunities [grants.nih.gov]: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program information.

Expired Grant Solicitations

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Genome Technology Program Advanced Sequencing Technology Awards

In 2004, NHGRI initiated a coordinated effort to support the development of technologies to dramatically reduce the cost of DNA sequencing, a move aimed at broadening the applications of genomic information in medical research and health care.

• Advanced Sequencing Technology Awards 2008
• NHGRI Seeks DNA Sequencing Technologies Fit for Routine Laboratory and Medical Use
  August 20, 2008 News Release
  
  
• Advanced Sequencing Technology Awards 2007
• New Grants Bolster Efforts to Generate Faster and Cheaper Tools for DNA Sequencing
  August 1, 2007 News Release
  
  
• NHGRI Aims to Make DNA Sequencing Faster, More Cost Effective
  October 2006 News Release
  
  
• Advanced Sequencing Technology Awards 2005
• NHGRI Expands Effort to Revolutionize Sequencing Technologies
  August 2005 Release
  
  
• Advanced Sequencing Technology Awards 2004
• NHGRI Seeks Next Generation of Sequencing Technologies
  October 2004 Release

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Genome Technology Program Bibliography: Publications and Patents

NHGRI launched an ambitious program in 2004 to reduce the cost of full mammalian genome sequencing initially by 100-fold and subsequently by an additional 100-fold, aiming ultimately at about $1,000. Below, listed by Principal Investigator, are citations and links to many of the articles and patents resulting from this program and closely related research.

Genome Technology Program Publications and Patents

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Genome Technology Program Staff

Program Directors
Jeffery Schloss, Ph.D.
E-mail: schlossj@exchange.nih.gov

Bradley A. Ozenberger, Ph.D.
E-mail: bozenberger@mail.nih.gov

Mark Guyer, Ph.D.
E-mail: guyerm@exchange.nih.gov

Address
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
5635 Fishers Lane
Suite 4076, MSC 9305
Bethesda, MD 20892-9305
Phone: (301) 496-7531
Fax: (301) 480-2770

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Last Updated: September 8, 2008