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The Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies.
… program, established in 2010 to speed the integration of genomics into clinical medicine, is funded by the National … associate director for education, Dalton Tomlin Chair in Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of … issues in pediatrics are often more complex than in the medical treatment of adults, said Jean McEwen, J.D., Ph.D., …
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After a lifelong obsession with completing things, Adam Phillippy has helped in the final completion of the human genome sequence. The researcher talks about his life path to genomics, his relationship with perfection and his next big thing.
… sequence. The researcher talks about his life path to genomics, his relationship with perfection and his next big … is piecing together one of the most complex puzzles in genomics: the first truly complete human genome sequence. He … and innovations that are actively changing the face of genomics research. Phillippy, a senior investigator and …
Policy Issues
Scientific institutions are developing recommendations to support the responsible use of human gene-editing research.
… 1 , 2 Because CRISPR is an important tool for basic genomics research, NHGRI currently conducts and funds …
Fact Sheets
Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
Outreach
Five pieces from the Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code exhibition are now on display at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD.
… achievements surrounding the Human Genome Project. … What Genomics Might Mean for You    Building 31, Floor 3C Elevator … environment, and age. … HISTORY® Channel               Medical Mysteries           The Animated Genome     … The  … Information Different? New and often-complex ethical and medical questions have emerged as genetic testing becomes …
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On March 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away at the age of 88.
… (GINA), passed away at the age of 88. … An Advocate for Genomics Rep. Slaughter was a strong advocate for genomics research, and her work on GINA helped to create … job or access to health insurance. "We have truly lost a genomics champion. Louise Slaughter had the vision that GINA …
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NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Implications Research Program, a part of the Division of Genomics and Society. … Impact on Society Members of the … or questions that arise from using genomic information in medical care. This program is especially important now as … . National Institutes of Health (NIH) : NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 institutes and centers …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… Genomics research is shaping the future of medicine. For … genomic information, access to genomic services, and how genomics is perceived by different communities. … The … populations, or populations who experience poorer medical outcomes. … Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is revolutionizing health assessments before birth.
… Genomics is revolutionizing health assessments before birth. … developed in recent years (see  Cancer Genomics ). Marin's medical team monitored her condition carefully, and delivered … hers and other cases, the availability of NIPT allowed the medical team to prepare for treating both the mother and the …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases.
… Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare … and are earning their doctoral degrees from Harvard Medical School by studying the mutations in the  PRNP  gene … … If you have a family member who has seen a number of medical professionals but not yet received a diagnosis, they …