National Human Genome Research Institute
Acronym list...: DHHS/NIH/NHGRI
Web site.......: http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/
Mission
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Supports the NIH component of the Human Genome Project, a worldwide research effort designed to analyze the structure of human DNA and determine the location of the estimated 100,000 human genes. The NHGRI Intramural Research Program develops and implements technology for understanding, diagnosing, and treating genetic diseases.
Parent Organizations
Immediate Staff Positions
- Director, Francis S. Collins MD, Ph D
- Phone......: 301-496-0844
- Fax........: 301-402-0837
- E-mail.....: francisc@mail.nih.gov
- Location...: 31 Center Drive, MSC 2152 (Room 4B-09)
Bethesda, MD 20892-2152