The national institute of nursing research explores opportunities in genetics research

Genetics offers many opportunities for nursing research, ranging from basic biologic and behavioral investigations to clinical and population studies, and nurse researchers offer a unique perspective and special expertise that is not otherwise found in genetics research. Nurse researchers can take leadership roles and contribute to basic genetic studies with their biologic, environmental, and behavioral linkages; the genetic determination of physiologic responses; and applied studies aimed at translating basic science findings into interventions to solve clinical problems.