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News Release
NIH will support research that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records.
… that incorporates DNA sequence information into electronic medical records. The goal of research conducted by the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) network is to better understand the genomic …
Event
Workshop highlighting accomplishments of eMERGE network and and identifying gaps, challenges and future opportunities in genomic medicine research.
… entitled  eMERGE and Beyond: The Future of EHR and Genomics on  October 30th, 2017.   The Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) network conducts … data from large biorepositories linked to electronic medical records. The workshop highlighted accomplishments of …
Event
On March 12-16, 2024, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - an annual medical and scientific conference continues to provide groundbreaking research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.
… Neurodegenerative Disorders P204  Primary Care Electronic Medical Record Features Predicting Genetics Referrals P224  … of the Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics Updated Core Competencies for Medical School … research and the latest advances in medical genetics, genomics and personalized medicine.  The conference will …
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key issues. … …
News Release
NIH is awarding $5.4 million in first-year funding to establish a new program that supports the integration of genomics into learning health systems. As genomic testing becomes increasingly common, more and more genomic data are available in clinical settings, and learning health systems present an opportunity to translate this evidence quickly and directly into improvements in medical care.
… establish a new program that supports the integration of genomics into learning health systems. Present in many … this evidence quickly and directly into improvements in medical care. We are excited to bring this network together … systems present an excellent opportunity to generate new medical understandings from genomic data, which is critical …
News Release
eMERGE Network will support multiple clinical sites and a coordinating center with $75 million over five years.
… $75 million in funding over five years for the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Genomic Risk Assessment and Management … populations, or populations who experience poorer medical outcomes. The sites will then conduct and validate …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing ​
… creating targeted mutations to the genome. 5  Large-scale genomics projects that once took many years and tens of …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… sessions. … NHGRI's  Table of State Statutes Related to Genomics  provides the total number of states that have … at the University of Minnesota and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, this database allows users to search federal … Building a Sound Legal Foundation for Translating Genomics into Clinical Application” (grant #:  R01HG008605 ; …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.