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Administrative
The Information Technology Branch provides leadership and service for information technology resources at NHGRI.
… The Information Technology Branch (ITB) provides leadership and service for all information technology (IT) resources for the National Human Genome …
For Patients and Families
List of resources to help you find accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases. ​
… Finding accurate and reliable information on genetic and rare diseases among the millions … users quickly discover, an enormous amount of health information is available online. The material provided is for … or usefulness of the opinions, advice, services, or other information provided. Moreover, we strongly recommend that …
News Release
NIH will support research that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records.
… will support research that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records. The goal of … she said, and ways in which doctors might use this information to improve clinical treatment and practice. These … and the effects on healthcare systems, in using this information. The following research groups have been awarded …
Research at NHGRI
The Technology Transfer Office is responsible for transferring NHGRI technologies to the private sector and exchanging research materials with outside groups.
… The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at the National Human Genome … advice on copyright, intellectual property, and related technology transfer procedural and policy matters. … NHGRI Protocol Service Center NIH Office of Technology Transfer U.S. Patent and Trademark Office European …
Fact Sheet
Informed consent is more than a form; it’s a process. What does it involve?
… careful explanation about how the participant’s genomic information will be used during and after the study, as well … challenging to convey. With advances in genome sequencing technology, increased data sharing and concerns around … that must be met during this process are: providing key information. confirming the participant understands the …
For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases … The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)  was created in 2002 by the …
News Release
NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… remain about ethical, legal and social implications of the technology. People who are seriously ill may overestimate the … and hopefully do a better job of pinpointing what kinds of information will be most useful to potential research … and hopefully do a better job of pinpointing what kinds of information will be most useful to potential research …
About NHGRI
Information about how the NHGRI receives its funding and decides how to spend its annual budget.
… other organisms; ongoing research in genetic science and technology; and a broad program that explores the ethical, … creation of policy recommendations on the use of genetic information. The NHGRI budget provides funding for a dynamic … of the institute. Visit our  Budget and Financial Information FAQ  for more information about how NHGRI is …
Fact Sheet
Several regulations and policies stipulate the information that must be given to research participants prior to their enrolling in a study.
… Additionally, HIPPA and the Common Rule permit research on information from deceased individuals who did not provide … must authorize disclosure of individual health information, including individual research results.   It is … a specific circumstance, researchers should consider what information is important to convey to ensure respect for …
Event
The Advances in Genomic Technology Development (AGTD) 2022 Annual Meeting was hosted by the Technology Development Coordinating Center (TDCC) from July 12-14, 2022 at The Jackson Laboratory (Farmington, CT).
… Institute for Biological Studies 9:25 a.m. AVATAR: Novel Technology for Highly Parallel Analysis of Variation in … Sensors Omar Abudayyeh, Ph.D.  Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1:15 p.m. Multiplex Genomic Recording of Enhancer … Panel Discussion 2:20 p.m. Coffee Break New Sequencing Technology Session Moderators: Sukanya Punthambaker, Ph.D., …