The NIDA Genetics Workgroup is an institute-wide group of NIDA staff involved in coordinating a variety of activities directed towards the enhancement of NIDA's grant portfolio in the following areas:
The workgroup strives to:
The NIDA Genetics Consortium Committee (NGCC) is a subcommittee of the Genetics Workgroup that advises program directors, division and institute leadership on matters related to funding of human genetics grant and supplement applications. The NGCC also coordinates the NIDA Genetics Consortium Steering Committee, which oversees the activities of the NIDA Genetics Consortium.
The elucidation of genetic factors as well as their interactions with behavioral, social, and physical environments and how they relate to specific phenotypes is a critical component in determining addiction vulnerabilities and will ultimately facilitate diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.