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Policy Issues
Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes James Thomas as the new director for NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC).
… are not majoring in the sciences, I focused on how genomics is increasingly relevant in our everyday lives. It … in early November. This meeting convenes genetics and genomics researchers from all over the world, and many NHGRI … opportunity to gain experience in genomics policy, education, communications, or program management.  …
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… debate whether we need further measures. … When conducting genomics research, two essential values of scientific … a DNA sample can never be truly anonymized. To advance genomics research, NIH houses several databases where … are de-identified. … Because of remarkable advancements in genomics research in recent years, the use of genomic testing …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. details the upcoming appointment of acting NHGRI Deputy Director, Vence Bonham Jr., J.D. and what it means for the institute.
… is the 5th session of the “ Bold predictions for human genomics by 2030 ” seminar series, which takes place on … fairs.” The second event is the 2021 Healthcare Provider Genomics Education Week , which takes place June 7-11 and will include …
Policy Issues
Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support exploration of the genome and help scientists understand, prevent, detect and treat disease.
… Participating in genomics research is an opportunity to support scientific … consideration that is especially important to consider for genomics research since genomic information is hereditary and … and family relationships. Is it safe to participate in genomics research? Research participants are protected by a …
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.
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Dr. Eric Green highlights Dr. Dan Kastner as the Federal Employee of the Year.
… which will allow us to be even more aggressive in our genomics research pursuits. These developments make the … 2019 a very celebratory one! All the best, … NHGRI held a 'Genomics 2020'  Town Hall  at Morehouse School of Medicine in … a new web-based resource, the  Omics Nursing Science & Education Network (ONSEN) . The goal of ONSEN is to …
News Release
Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… exhibition visitors about the significance and promise of genomics," said NHGRI Director Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D. … 3 million visitors since the opening. Museum designers and education programming experts took almost two years to … square-foot exhibition. By illustrating and explaining genomics, the exhibition offers visitors a new perspective …
Fact Sheet
Participation in genomics research is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… from across the globe inadequately represented in genomics research. The National Human Genome Research … from groups that have historically not participated in genomics research, thereby improving our knowledge of human … … Increasing the participation of all populations in genomics research requires an investment of both resources …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 15th anniversary of National DNA Day and the '15 for 15' Celebration.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … In the last issue of  The Genomics Landscape , I described the launching of a new … process. To keep you regularly informed about this ' Genomics 2020 ' planning effort, a new section has been added … Science and Engineering Festival , a celebration of STEM education. This is the fifth time that NHGRI will participate …