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Media Advisory
On April 25, 2023, NHGRI will host a symposium to commemorate two special milestones: the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix.
Event
NHGRI hosts a webinar to provide an overview of the the Entry-Level Modules (ELM) for Training the Genomics Research Workforce (R25-Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-23-123) funding opportunity.
Event
On February 16, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) held a follow-up working group consultation after the 14th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XIV: Genomic Learning Healthcare Systems.
Event
On February 15, 2023, The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) will hold its 12th annual meeting.
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A 10-part seminar series in 2021 that focuses on the “Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.”
Policy Issues
Genetic information is used by law enforcement to investigate criminal acts and exonerate those who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit.
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NHGRI and NICHD program staff will hold a pre-application interactive Q&A webinar for the Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression Project funding opportunities and answer questions from prospective applicants.
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
Policy Issues
The 9 steps a bill can go through before becoming a law, using the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 as an example.