Preferred Label : National Human Genome Research Institute;
NCIt synonyms : NHGRI;
NCIt definition : An institute within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that led NIH's contribution
to the International Human Genome Project. Since the completion of this project its
mission has expanded to encompass a broad range of studies aimed at understanding
the structure and function of the human genome and its role in health and disease.
To that end it supports the development of resources and technology that will accelerate
genome research and its application to human health. A critical part of its mission
continues to be the study of the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of
genome research.;
Origin ID : C82617;
UMLS CUI : C1955973;
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