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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
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On March 13-14, 2017, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in partnership with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) hosted a strategic visioning meeting for a proposed GLEE Initiative.
… Society Jim Thomas NIH/NHGRI Ivory Toldson Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network Beth Tuck NIH/NHGRI … organizations, non-profits, government and K-16 education organizations. At the meeting, participants … MD … 9000 Rockville Pike … Building 45 … Genomic Literacy Education and Engagement Strategic Visioning Meeting … On …
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. … …
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 … Building a Sound Legal Foundation for Translating Genomics into Clinical Application” (grant #: R01HG008605 ; … introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions. … Genomics Legislation, Human Genome Project, Genetic …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
… the approaches, objectives and global society. Brief Funct Genomics, 16(1), 46-56. doi:10.1093/bfgp/elv053 [8] Park, A. …
Policy Issues
Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… debate whether we need further measures. … When conducting genomics research, two essential values of scientific … a DNA sample can never be truly anonymized. To advance genomics research, NIH houses several databases where … are de-identified. … Because of remarkable advancements in genomics research in recent years, the use of genomic testing …
News Release
NHGRI is awarding Genomic Innovator Awards to nine institutions to support the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five years.
… the research of 12 early career scientists in the field of genomics. The awards will total up to $27 million over five … Awards was developed to support innovative work by genomics investigators who are early in their careers and … researchers, each leading inspiring work in various areas genomics, including CRISPR technologies, genomic medicine, …