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Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… sessions. … NHGRI's  Table of State Statutes Related to Genomics  provides the total number of states that have … at the University of Minnesota and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, this database allows users to search federal … Building a Sound Legal Foundation for Translating Genomics into Clinical Application” (grant #:  R01HG008605 ; …
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
… Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) provides a venue for individuals to … and D.O. degrees certified by the American College of Medical Genetics).   Nurse practitioners or physician … about the referral and consultation process. Careers in Medical Genetic — American College of Medical Genetics and …
News Release
Experts from The NHGRI Dog Genome Project turned to Reddit to answer questions as part of an "Ask Me Anything".
… Ph.D., chief of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch at NHGRI; Heidi Parker, Ph.D., staff …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Resource
Genomics plays a role in every area of nursing, whether nurses are at the bedside providing one-on-one care, treating entire populations, teaching the next generation of nurses, or making discoveries in the lab.
… Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) provides a venue for individuals to … update to the Essentials book highlights the importance of genomics in nursing: Nurses must apply foundational knowledge … including the natural sciences, which includes genomics (Essential 1.2). Nurses are expected to apply …
News Release
Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… (NHGRI) features candid conversations with pioneering genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the … accounts of endeavors that have shaped the field of genomics and provides valuable insights into the modern … and variable drug response. This work can inform how medical professionals understand race's impact on health. The …
Media Availability
National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… public an opportunity to ask questions about genetics and genomics. NHGRI also will host a talk about "Harry Potter" … National Institutes of Health (NIH) , the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 institutes and centers … and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments …
Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
… the approaches, objectives and global society. Brief Funct Genomics, 16(1), 46-56. doi:10.1093/bfgp/elv053 [8] Park, A. …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are reducing the cost of genome sequencing by a million-fold.
… Advances in genomics are reducing the cost of genome sequencing by a … since the Human Genome Project have enabled remarkable genomics-based advances in medicine, agriculture, forensics, … together  scientists  from all over the world. In 2016, genomics went beyond this world! Dr. Kathleen "Kate" Rubins …
News Release
NHGRI celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Human Genome Project with a "15 for 15" Celebration that commemorates the genomic advances since 2003.
… the end of the Human Genome Project and the importance of genomics in people's lives. Starting on April 5th and each … Genome Project and provides a glimpse into the future as genomics becomes increasingly relevant to people's lives," … students, teachers and the public to learn more about genomics." National DNA Day, commemorates the successful …