Office of Communications - NHGRI

The Office of Communications (OC) leads corporate communications about the research and programs supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The OC staff writes stories, takes photos, films video and creates websites and graphics that help people understand genomics research and how it can impact their lives. By providing high quality and timely genomics information and resources, the office helps equip people with knowledge that can help to advance scientific research and health care; inform better policymaking, education, and reporting; and fuel exciting careers in genomics. The office is also the point of contact for all news media requests, inquiries from the scientific community, and questions from the general public.