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National Human Genome Research Institute

Mission Statement

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) led the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) contribution to the International Human Genome Project, which had as its primary goal the sequencing of the human genome. This project was successfully completed in April 2003. Now, the NHGRI's 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 NHGRI supports the development of resources and technology that will accelerate genome research and its application to human health. A critical part of the NHGRI mission continues to be the study of the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genome research. NHGRI also supports the training of investigators and the dissemination of genome information to the public and to health professionals.

Contact Information

National Human Genome Research Institute
Communications and Public Liaison Branch National Human Genome Research Institute National Institutes of Health Building 31, Room 4B09 31 Center Drive, MSC 2152 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20892-2152

Phone: 301-402-0911
Toll-free Phone: (888) 205-2311 Monday - Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Toll-free Phone: (888) 205-3233 TDD/TTY
Fax: 301-402-2218
Website: http://www.genome.gov/10000409

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