Division of Intramural Research Mission, Vision and Values
Research Areas
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) conducts a broad program of laboratory and clinical research to translate genomics into a greater understanding of human biology and develop better methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of heritable and genetic disorders.
Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch
The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch identifies and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and progression.
Computational and Statistical Genomics Branch
NHGRI branch focused on computationally intensive approaches to analyze large-scale genomic data and identifying genetic contributions to human disease.
Genetic Disease Research Branch
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch
The Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch uses genomic technologies to study the human genome and other organisms and disease mechanisms.
Medical Genetics Branch
The Medical Genetics Branch studies inherited disorders of metabolism and of human development.
Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch
The Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch study how health and disease are related to genetic, genomic and metabolic variation.
Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
Social and Behavioral Research Branch
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
Translational and Functional Genomics Branch
The Translational and Functional Genomics Branch explores the genetic, epigenetic and metagenomic basis of human disorders.
Last updated: March 19, 2019