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Policy Issues
El uso de seres humanos en las investigaciones biomédicas, clÃnicas y socioconductuales puede ofrecer entendimiento y descubrimientos que no pudieran obtenerse de ninguna otra manera.
… La Ley Antidiscriminatoria sobre Información Genética ( Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act , GINA) les prohÃbe …
Fact Sheet
Participation in genomics research is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… for all populations.  … Every human has some baseline genetic risk of developing a given disease. Extensive …
Staff
Dr. Chris Gunter is a senior advisor to the NHGRI director on genomics engagement.
… has three major scientific goals: Develop new measures for genetic literacy and understand what factors affect understanding of genetics . Because genetic research drives innovation and involves much of the … public, it is equally important to assess its impact on genetic literacy. Our unit updated and administered a set of …
Research Funding
The following are research areas of interest that have been identified by the participating NIH institutes and centers (ICs). Program Officer contact information is also included.
… the generation, interpretation, understanding and use of genetic and genomic information and associated technologies. … that arise in connection with the design and conduct of genetic and genomic research.  Genomic Healthcare: These projects may examine issues that arise as genetic and genomic research are integrated into clinical …
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… and the information stored in it, to the implications of genetic testing on children and newborns. Here, we recap the … decision making, you may want to consider contacting a genetic professional. The National Society of Genetic Counselors has a website that will help you find a …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… DNA in its natural form cannot be patented. … The earliest genetic patents were issued in 1982, following the U.S. … the profit from their investment. Patents issued for genetic technologies such as new methods of DNA sequencing … extremely valuable to those developing products based on genetic discoveries. However, when patents limit the use of …
Research Funding
The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… to investigate ELSI questions. As the pace of genomic and genetic research increases, the development of research teams … emerging ELSI issues is an important addition to ongoing genetic, genomic and ELSI research efforts. A Center should: … communicated, decision-making and couples communication. Genetic Privacy and Identity in Community Settings Ellen …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how the Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) is becoming the epicenter for genomic data science at the institute, with numerous collaborations, projects and activities.
… from the institute met with students, educators, genetic counselors, and other professionals to discuss … clinical trial For childhood cancer survivors, inherited genetic factors influence risk of cancers later in life …
News Release
NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
… year's speaker is NHGRI's own senior investigator in the Genetic Disease Research Branch, William J. Pavan, Ph.D. His …
About NHGRI
A timeline of notable events in the history of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… by eight NIH institutes and centers) to study the genetic components of complex disorders. In 1997 the United … through September 1998. 1994 September 30, 1994: Human genetic mapping goal achieved one year ahead of schedule. … Lecture is established. April 1995: The Task Force on Genetic Testing is established as a subgroup of the National …