Program Description
The Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology supports studies
directed toward gaining a better understanding of the fundamental mechanisms
of inheritance and development. These studies underlie the more targeted
research projects supported by other components of the National Institutes
of Health. Most of the projects supported by the division make use of
non-human model systems. It is expected that the results of these studies
will lead to the eventual diagnosis, prevention, therapy, and cure of human
genetic and developmental disorders. Among the areas under active
investigation are cell growth and differentiation; chromosome organization
and mechanics; control of gene expression; control of the cell cycle;
developmental genetics and cell biology; extra chromosomal inheritance;
mechanisms of mutagenesis; neurogenetics and the genetics of behavior;
population genetics, evolution, and the genetics of complex traits; the
replication, recombination, and repair of genes; and the genetics of complex
systems.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a US
national, citizen or permanent resident. You must also have completed a
bachelor's, master's or doctoral level of education or you must be
qualified/certified/licensed in laboratory or clinical research and have
current or past experience as a health care professional.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National
Institutes of Health
45 Center Drive MSC
6200
Bethesda, MD 20892-6200
Telephone:
301-594-0943
Website Address:
http://www.nigms.nih.gov/About/Overview/gdb.htm
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
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