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News Release
ASHG members selected Leslie G. Biesecker, M.D., a clinical and molecular geneticist and investigator with NHGRI, as their new president-elect for 2019.
News Release
NIH leaders are calling for the scientific community to develop a consensus on the appropriate use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research.
… use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research. ​ … genetic variation, DNA sequencing, health disparities, race …
Careers and Training
Professional development opportunities that empower educators, policymakers, and healthcare providers to broaden the impact of genomics in their fields.
Policy Issues
Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
… editing " because both involve changing an organism's genetic code; however, some people draw a distinction between … have new abilities. ​ … Synthetic Biology, Synthetic DNA, Genetic Engineering, Gene Editing, Genome Editing … Synthetic …
Policy Issues
Federally-funded research with human participants must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the participants.
… sequencing of the human genome and identification of genetic markers for human diseases. While model organisms … in genomics research enables scientists to study human genetic variation, to identify the genetic underpinnings of disease, and to research how …
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.
… In addition to taking steps to protect the privacy of your genetic information, there is a Federal law called the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) that … insurers from discriminating you on the basis of your genetic information. Another Federal law called the …
Policy Issues
Clinical research may yield new health-related information about volunteers who have chosen to participate in the studies.
… IFs. … Currently, the only federal law regarding return of genetic IRRs and IFs is the  Clinical Laboratory Improvement … plays a currently ambiguous role regarding the return of genetic IRRs and IFs in non-CLIA certified labs. One HIPAA … uncertainty. In the absence of laws regarding return of genetic IRRs and IFs, various groups and individuals have …
Research Funding
Policies and guidance regarding research funding from the NHGRI and the National Institutes of Health.
About NHGRI
The Genomics and Society Working Group advises on planning and priorities for genomics and society activities at NHGRI.
… In Genomics, Genomics Legislation, Privacy And Genomics, Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA) … The …
News Release
NIH submits new policy that requires all NIH-funded investigators who conduct sensitive, health-related research be issued Certificates of Confidentiality.
… of Confidentiality. ​ … 21st Century Cures Act, genetic privacy, genomic privacy, researchers and privacy, …