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News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Ph.D., program director, all in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society; and Cristina Kapustij, M.S., Sonya … Branch in the Division of Policy, Communication and Education. … The reach of genomics is wide-ranging and can touch on many different …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… about highlighting progress in areas that influence the genomics research enterprise — from efforts to end structural racism in biomedical research, to science education and outreach, to data science policy and strategy. … reminders. As mentioned in last month’s issue of The Genomics Landscape , Dan Kastner M.D., Ph.D., has announced …
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.
… in Bangalore, the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics in Kolkata, the National Institute of Immunology in … It was valuable to learn about India’s recent advances in genomics and plans for the future, especially in light of the … producer Christopher Durrance of Ark Media, NHGRI’s Education and Community Involvement Branch Chief Dr. Carla …
News Release
Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
… ethical, legal and social questions raised by advances in genomics research and the increasing availability of genomic … and newborn genomic testing results; and the impact of genomics in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. … will help create culturally appropriate research and education programs, as well as tools to develop similar …
Policies and Guidance
Broad data sharing promotes maximum public benefit from federally funded genomics research. NHGRI supports the broadest appropriate genomic data sharing with timely data release through widely accessible data repositories. These repositories may be open access (unrestricted) or, if more appropriate, controlled access.
… promotes maximum public benefit from federally funded genomics research. NHGRI supports the broadest appropriate … … NHGRI to require explicit consent for data sharing in genomics research December 30, 2019   Protecting … Data Submission and Access Process February 21, 2017   The Genomics Landscape : The Natural Evolution of Genomic Data …
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 …
News
NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… strategic planning that will establish a 2020 vision for genomics research aimed at accelerating scientific and … public communities to identify paradigm-shifting areas of genomics that will expand the field into new frontiers and … and precision medicine; genomic data science; and society, education, and engagement. The institute will provide …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… month’s social media campaign, Healthcare Professionals’ Genomics Education Week , was a huge success. Dozens of healthcare … participants convened virtually to discuss the role of genomics in patient care, covering topics such as rare …
News Release
Today, we are updating the way we manage data related to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… will help to maximize the benefit of our investment in genomics research while ensuring that studies with particular …