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Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
… 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. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… risk score webpage , which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores and more! … diabetes, and depression. Such methods take into account information about variants across a person’s genome, … Director on human gene editing: 'We must never allow our technology to eclipse our humanity' Genome: Unlocking Life's …
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. … …
News Release
On March 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away at the age of 88.
… Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away … Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away at the age of 88. … Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, National DNA Day, …
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 …
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… privacy should be respected when their genomic information is used for research, clinical applications or … genetic and genomic privacy in these domains, along with information on the specific laws and policies that protect the privacy of genetic and genomic information. In the United States, the applicable privacy …
Staff
Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst in the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… School of Foreign Service in 2015 with a B.S. in science, technology and international affairs, with a concentration in … … Rebecca Hong, genomic policy, FDA regulation, genomic technology, legislation, AIDS research, genome editing … Rebecca Hong, genomic policy, FDA regulation, genomic technology, legislation, AIDS research, genome editing … …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
… to treat Layla, and instead used another genome editing technology called TALENs. Doctors tried many treatments … technologies are critical steps to ensure that this technology is ready for use in patients. Ethical concerns … and animals. … CRISPR, CRISPR-Cas9, Genome Editing Technology, Genome Editing, Genomic Technology, Gene Editing, …
News and Events
A collection of institute resources, background information, and points of contact for members of the press.
… … A collection of institute resources, background information, and points of contact for members of the press. … A collection of institute resources, background information, and points of contact for members of the press. …
Policies and Guidance
A webpage with information and associated FAQs that describe various expectations for data sharing that are specific to NHGRI-supported studies.
… the relevant template below or send the basic study information needed for study registration to the NHGRI GPA ( nhgrigpa@mail.nih.gov ): NHGRI’s Basic Study Information Template Template for Requesting an … data sharing policies. For general NIH data sharing policy information, please visit NIH's Scientific Data Sharing …