Are all principal investigators of NIDA-funded grants studying the human molecular genetics of addiction encouraged to join the NGC?
A6. Yes. Because of economies of scale and the need to facilitate sharing through the centralized resource, all principal investigators of NIDA-funded grants studying the human molecular genetics of drug addiction are encouraged to contribute to and use the resources of the NCGS. By joining the NGC the applicant will: • Increase statistical power of the studies using samples being collected; • Enhance quality control of the data collected; • Facilitate and enhance opportunities for collaboration; • Have access to a data management facility to create extensively documented files at no cost; • Have high quality cell lines produced; • Have aliquots of high quality DNA extracted from the cell lines; • Have the opportunity to meet, on a regular basis, colleagues engaged in similar genetics studies, thereby facilitating information sharing, problem solving, and collaborations.
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- Does NIDA require membership in the NGC for all principal investigators of NIDA-funded grants studying the human molecular genetics of drug addiction?
- Are all principal investigators of NIDA-funded grants studying the human molecular genetics of addiction encouraged to join the NGC?
- Are all NIDA-funded investigators studying the human molecular genetics of addiction encouraged to join the NGC?
