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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program6
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)2
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- Genomic Innovator Awards2
- Polygenic RIsk MEthods in Diverse populations (PRIMED) Consortium1
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- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… An individual’s privacy should be respected when their genomic information is used for research, clinical … or other uses. This page summarizes genetic and genomic privacy in these domains, along with information on … can be re-identified using genomic data from one such database paired with genealogical databases and public …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 6, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., celebrates the 25th anniversary of the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). a well-respected and highly used large-scale DNA sequencing center that exemplifies the evolution of the field of genomics and the ever-increasing abilities to produce prodigious amounts of genomic data.
… Records (EHRs). FHIR provides an opportunity for the genomic medicine research community to develop ways to … incorporated into NHGRI resource programs such as the Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics … overcame in their career, and share how they promote more diversity in the field. NHGRI intramural investigator, Neil …
Talking Glossary
A secondary genomic finding refers to a genomic variant, found through the analysis of a person’s genome, that is of potential medical value yet is unrelated to the initial reason for examining the person’s genome.
… Secondary Genomic Finding … A secondary genomic finding refers to a genomic variant, found through the analysis of a person’s …
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.
… or access to a treatment in development. … A wide range of genomic research studies need participants, each with … important to consider for genomics research since genomic information is hereditary and may reveal information … and Worldwide This is a searchable registry and results database of federally and privately supported clinical trials …
Fact Sheet
Participation in genomics research is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… are more than 99.9% identical among people. The 0.1% genomic differences come from variations among the nearly 3 … research, thereby improving our knowledge of human genomic variation and genomic information for all … African Academy of Sciences.  Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Diversity Consortium (2021 - 2027) The consortium uses …
Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green introduces incoming NHGRI DEO Director, Jennifer Troyer.
…  Although some human traits and diseases are caused by genomic variants in a single gene, it is often the case that … (dGTEx) program, which is establishing a resource database and tissue bank for studying gene expression during … program director, Dr. Troyer has worked to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. She served as the NHGRI …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are reducing the cost of genome sequencing by a million-fold.
News Release
Oral history videos feature conversations with genomics researchers and an interactive discussion with the institute's three directors.
… and other communities by providing freely available genomic tools and resources that are critical to a better …
NHGRI Director
Subscribe to Dr. Eric Green’s monthly newsletter summarizing NHGRI and genomics highlights.
… A Responsible Approach to Genomics Research: Investing in Diversity  December 5, 2017 This month's The Genomic Landscape  discusses recent studies that reveal … DNA Sequencing Methods November 7, 2017 This month's The Genomic Landscape  marks the 40th anniversary of the …