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NHGRI and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

To help stimulate the nation's economy, Congress passed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, distributing $10.4 billion to the National Institutes of Health. NHGRI will invest its portion in new and continuing studies to expand genomic and genetic research and advance human health. Read more
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NHGRI Kicks Off Planning Process for Future Genomic Research

NHGRI Research leaders used a series of five-year plans to guide the Human Genome Project. Now you can help NHGRI develop the next forward-looking plan to guide the field of genomics research. Read more

Sequencing Projects Offer Renewed Hope for Cancer Research

Cancer is a genetic disease. Only by understanding its genetic roots can it be conquered. New genomic strategies may make the difference. Read more


The National Human Genome Research Institute led the Human Genome Project for the National Institutes of Health, which culminated in the completion of the full human genome sequence in April 2003. Now, NHGRI moves forward into the genomic era with research aimed at improving human health and fighting disease.

bullet The Large-Scale Genome Sequencing Program
bullet Clinical Research
bullet The Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program
bullet The Office of Population Genomics




Read the story behind the Human Genome Project

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Low Levels of Vitamin B12 May Increase Risk for Neural Tube Defects
March 2, 2009

Could Genetics Improve Warfarin Dosing?
February 18, 2009

New Findings Raise Questions About Process Used to Identify Experimental Drug for Rare Genetic Diseases
February 2, 2009

Researchers Discover New Genetic Risk Factors Involved in Adult and Childhood Obesity
December 15, 2008



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Comparative Analysis of 2x Genomes: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities
Adam Siepel, Ph.D.
March 12, 2009

Advancing Cancer Research Through Biospecimen Science
March 16–18, 2009

Demystifying Medicine Lecture Series: Aging, progeria, and heart disease
Elizabeth Nabel, M.D. (NHLBI)
Tom Mistelli, Ph.D. (NCI)
April 14, 2009

DIR Seminar Series
Janet Heasman, Ph.D.
April 16, 2009


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