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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 …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., emphasizes the importance of the Technology Transfer Office and its mission to manage all the legal negotiations that help to protect federally funded research from being unduly exploited, while also giving that research avenues to reach patients through the commercialization of promising advances.
… to NIH intramural researchers for exploration of genotype information through the relatively new Reverse Phenotyping … on earth!     …   Claire Driscoll, director of NHGRI's Technology Transfer Office (TTO), often exhorts one of her … NHGRI program officers, their expertise, and their contact information, or specifically search by scientific area. … …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how NIH is ramping up research on COVID-19; NHGRI's expansion of its Genome Technology Program; and the the DiY Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition toolkit.
… genomic studies have the potential to yield valuable information that will aid efforts to prevent, diagnose, … related to bioethics, the use of electronic health record information, population tracking, genetic epidemiology, and … and commercialization of rapid diagnostic testing technology for COVID-19. The initiative is designed to …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green spotlights on ELSIhub.
… beyond. The platform includes a wealth of ELSI research information. Key features include ELSI literature resources, an ELSI scholar directory, information on ELSI-relevant funding opportunities, and an … more broadly available. The policy includes supplemental information on data management and sharing costs and data …
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Jim Mullikin pioneered DNA sequencing technologies during the Human Genome Project and other major advances in genomics.
… My background is electrical engineering and physics, so technology development has always been the most interesting … then obtained a Ph.D. in physics from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Afterwards, Dr. Mullikin worked adjacent to genomics, using his skills in technology development and data analysis to improve how …
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The finding marks a new effort in conserving an ancient dog breed, with potential to inform human vocalization processes.
… nature of the Highland Wild Dog and lack of genomic information made it difficult to test the theory. In 2016, in …
Event
Join us on Wednesday, May 25, as scholars and scientists answer audience questions and address the complexities surrounding historical and present-day eugenics and scientific racism in the context of existing and developing genetic and genomic screening technologies.
… autonomous, fulfilling lives.  Emerging genome sequencing technology may lead to the widespread use of genome … part of the discussion about their genetic and/or genomic information?    Do interventions reduce the prevalence of …
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The Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series was formed to enhance opportunities for dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range from basic science to translational research.
… dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range … dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. … The Genomics and … dialogue about how innovations in genomics research and technology can impact health disparities. Topics will range …
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The National Human Genome Research Institute is hosting a seminar, "Genomics, Imaging and AI - three technologies that are changing biological research through to clinical practice," on January 10, 2023. Dr. Ewan Birney is the guest speaker.
… (AI). Dr. Ewan Birney will provide a brief tour of this technology development, using examples from the European …
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NHGRI researchers recently published a study using virtual reality simulations to investigate how clinicians might use a type of genomic risk information called polygenic risk scores in medical care.
… Study shows genomic information can unknowingly influence medical decisions … rare health conditions. But for common health conditions, information such as polygenic risk scores are not currently … healthcare system and understand whether introducing this information will influence how a doctor might view a patient …