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News Release
An online Informed Consent Resource created in 2009 by NHGRI has been updated to keep pace with advances in genomics over the past several years
… Raymond MacDougall … Genomic studies are increasingly integral to the advancement … with clear information about the issues relevant to genomic research participation, so that they have the right … 20 external experts including clinicians, bioethicists, genomic researchers, genetic counselors and institutional …
Policy Issues
Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Dr. Eric Green honors NIAMS Director, Stephen Katz, M.D., Ph.D.
… planning workshop, entitled "From Genome to Phenotype: Genomic Variation Identification, Association, and Function … gather input about research opportunities for connecting genomic variation to phenotype, an area of intense interest … NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (REACH) Awards Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career …
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… An individual’s privacy should be respected when their genomic information is used for research, clinical … or other uses. This page summarizes genetic and genomic privacy in these domains, along with information on … laws and policies that protect the privacy of genetic and genomic information. In the United States, the applicable …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the NHGRI Intramural Research Program as well as announces the launch of a new digital history archive.
… our understanding of evolution as well as the role of genomic regulation in human traits.   This research was … and prevention of rare and common diseases. The study of genomic variation and its effects on phenotype at the … it benefit you? How genetic testing saved my life Genomic innovator seminar series: Katrina Goddard and Jason Vassy …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the keynote speaker at the institute's annual symposium, Kate Rubins, a biologist and NASA astronaut who was the first person to sequence DNA in space.
… they do. For patients seeking clarity about the results of genomic and genetic tests or grappling with a diagnosis of a … some of the deadliest cancers  Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine Upcoming Webcasts December 11: Tip to Tail: … Genetic Basis of Complex Adaptive Traits   December 12-13: Genomic Medicine XVI: Host Genomics and Infectious Disease …
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.
… or access to a treatment in development. … A wide range of genomic research studies need participants, each with … important to consider for genomics research since genomic information is hereditary and may reveal information … be returned to you or your family members. For example, genomic testing results could tell you information about …
News Release
NIH issues a notice seeking public comment on a proposed update to the data management of genomic summary results under the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… comment on a proposed update to the data management of genomic summary results under the NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy. The proposed update to the … research participants' privacy interests by allowing genomic summary results from most studies to be provided via …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details ClinGen, the first FDA-recognized Public Human Genetic Variant Database.
… research and to develop an expert-curated collection of genomic variant pathogenicity information. ClinGen also … Institute of Child Health and Human Development. ClinGen genomic variant interpretations are available to researchers … (CEGS) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA):  Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship ,  …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green introduces incoming NHGRI DEO Director, Jennifer Troyer.
…   Although some human traits and diseases are caused by genomic variants in a single gene, it is often the case that … such a risk by combining information about all the genomic variants associated with a disease. Many examples of … worked as a senior scientist at NCI developing genetic and genomic technologies. Dr. Troyer completed a postdoctoral …