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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 …
News Release
Fearful patients who received information about the role of genomics in obesity were less likely to take steps to improve health habits
… … New research suggests that fearful patients who received information about the role of genomics in being overweight viewed the information as threatening and were less likely to take steps … impact, she wanted to determine how to communicate information about genomics and weight so that patients are …
News Release
An online Informed Consent Resource created in 2009 by NHGRI has been updated to keep pace with advances in genomics over the past several years
… one million volunteer participants whose genetic information will be studied to help advance understanding … important that we provide participants with clear information about the issues relevant to genomic research … privacy and confidentiality. It also includes examples and information to guide researchers through the complex consent …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore the basic elements of informed consent that are required by the Common Rule and that are relevant to genomics.
… asking for your permission to collect samples and health information from you for a research study on [specific … asking for your permission to collect samples and health information to be stored in a research biobank and used for … your participation in a study involving samples and health information you provided for [insert name of previous project …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
… research uses for which samples, genomic data, and health information might be shared. Investigators should ensure that … and broad sharing of genomic and phenotypic data. For more information on genomic data sharing expectations, see the … of previously collected samples, research data, and health information, investigators should consult with their IRBs to …
Policy Issues
Informed consent shows respect for personal autonomy and is an important ethical requirement in research.
… their contributions, such as samples and health-related information, are critical for the success of most human … for genomics research, researchers should consider the information participants may need to understand risks and … human specimens or cell lines. … Vast amounts of personal information about participants are generated through studies …
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 …
Partner with NHGRI
NHGRI's technologies, inventions and discoveries are available for licensing.
… Institute are available for licensing. ​ ​ … Genomic Technology, NHGRI Technology Transfer, NHGRI Invention, NHGRI Patents, License NHGRI Technology, Technology Licensing, CRADA, NHGRI Partnership … …
Staff
Sangeetha Raghavan is a Senior Licensing and Patenting Manager in NHGRI's Technology Transfer Office.
… as a Senior Licensing and Patenting Manager. She is a technology transfer professional with experience in … with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Sangeetha’s technology transfer career began at the University of Maryland’s technology transfer office in 2008 where she worked as a …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
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… of genome editing in humans, the main application of this technology has been in basic research. Editing the genomes of … and ability to edit genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has brought major improvements to the speed, cost, … recombination is the exchange (recombination) of genetic information between two similar (homologous) strands of DNA. …