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2021 National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Awards

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The Alan S. Rabson Award for Clinical Care

Individual Awards

For scientific and medical excellence and the outstanding, compassionate care for patients and those who love them.

  • Cynthia J. Tifft, NHGRI

Ruth L. Kirschstein Mentoring Award

Individual Awards

For exemplary performance while demonstrating significant leadership, skill, and ability in serving as a mentor.

  • Lawrence C. Brody, NHGRI

Administrative

Group Awards

2020 Virtual Scientific Symposium Group

For development and implementation of a successful virtual 2020 NHGRI Symposium.

  • Sarah A. Bates, NHGRI
  • Ronald T. Carter, NHGRI
  • Jennifer L. Czajkowski, NHGRI
  • Alvaro W. Encinas, NHGRI
  • Julia E. Fekecs, NHGRI
  • Joseph R. Henke, NHGRI
  • Pnina L. Laric, NHGRI
  • Darryl L. Leja, NHGRI
  • Peter J. McGuire, NHGRI
  • Ann M. Pennington, NHGRI
  • Susan J. Persky, NHGRI
  • Meru J. Sadhu, NHGRI
  • Jerryl J. Somani, NHGRI
  • Susan Renee M. Vasquez, NHGRI
  • Obami C. Wray, NHGRI

NHGRI Genomic Workforce Diversity Working Group

For outstanding leadership in the development of the 'Building a Diverse Genomics Workforce: An NHGRI Action Agenda' to foster a diverse genomics workforce.

  • Luis A. Cubano, NHGRI
  • Carla L. Easter, NHGRI
  • Lori Ann H. Erby, NHGRI
  • Christine L. Gatlin, NHGRI
  • Bettie J. Graham, NHGRI
  • Christie D. Gunter, NHGRI
  • Faith J. Harrow Plante, NHGRI
  • David J. Kaufman, NHGRI
  • Elaine A. Ostrander, NHGRI
  • Meru J. Sadhu, NHGRI
  • Lorjetta E. Schools, NHGRI
  • Shurjo K. Sen, NHGRI
  • Cynthia J. Tifft, NHGRI

Scientific/Medical

Individual Awards

For outstanding efforts to oversee the completion of the NHGRI Genome Sequencing Program.

  • Adam L. Felsenfeld, NHGRI

Recognition Across NIH

The following individuals are recognized as part of a group hosted by another IC.

NCATS

  • Erin M. Ramos, NHGRI

NIAMS

  • Ivona Aksentijevich, NHGRI
  • David B. Beck, NHGRI
  • Shawn M. Burgess, NHGRI
  • William A. Gahl, NHGRI
  • Daniel L. Kastner, NHGRI
  • Danica Novacic, NHGRI
  • Amanda K. Ombrello, NHGRI
  • Lorena L. Wilson, NHGRI

OD

  • David R. Adams, NHGRI
  • Catherine A. Groden, NHGRI
  • Lucia A. Hindorff, NHGRI
  • Rebecca M. Hong, NHGRI
  • Deanna L. Ingersoll, NHGRI
  • David J. Kaufman, NHGRI
  • Julia A. Segre, NHGRI
  • Shurjo K. Sen, NHGRI
  • Rene Sterling, NHGRI
  • Cristina K. Wier, NHGRI
  • Lorena L. Wilson, NHGRI