Federal Research: NHGRI
A Genome Unraveled: The Code of American Innovation
In this episode of unNatural Selection, we sit down with Dr. Eric Green, former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and a pioneering force in genomics innovation. Dr. Green reflects on his experience helping to lead the Human Genome Project, discussing how competition between research labs and private companies shaped the project’s outcome.
We also dive into how the government stimulates innovation in genomics, what makes a grant proposal stand out, and how researchers can stay competitive. Our conversation turns to the current federal challenges facing scientific research more broadly—and the profound and unsettling effects of recent funding cuts and lab closures on NHGRI in particular. Dr. Green shares a candid perspective on how these shifts are threatening the U.S.’s leadership in genomics amid intensifying global competition, especially from China.
Tune in for a captivating conversation about the intersection of competition, innovation, and the quest to understand the human genome.
