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The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 10th anniversary of the Undiagnosed Diseases Program.
… . For information about the larger UDN, see … offering insights from leaders on topics such as data and information management, behavioral health integration, and …
Research Funding
The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… center is studying privacy risks associated with genomic information, examining factors that influence how people … studying the likelihood that lapses in protecting genomic information allow people to be identified. They are working … Center for the Integration of Genetic Healthcare Technology (Penn CIGHT) Reed Pyeritz, M.D., Ph.D., $ 5.3 …
Event
On October 25-29, 2022, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will participate in the ASHG Annual Meeting - the world's largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition.
News Release
Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… ran the gamut from who owns an individual's DNA and the information stored in it, to the implications of genetic … is Joy. Excellent question! Like most complicated personal information, the impact genomic information has will vary … given all the attention and promise of CRISPR gene editing technology. It's important to keep in mind that before CRISPR …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Genome Statute and Legislation Database, which recently received a major revamp to help researchers, policy analysts, and the public more easily find state-level legislation related to genomics.
… to clinical management that incorporates patients' genetic information, medical health records, and individual … amounts of biological samples and the associated health information about the individuals who provided those samples. … most state-level legislative databases have limited information available or have barriers to access, such as …
News
NHGRI launched a new round of strategic planning to establish a 2020 vision for genomics research that will accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs.
… These include broadly applicable areas, such as genomic technology development; using genomic information in patient care; and the ethical, legal, and … process. Recognizing the increasing role of genomic information in everyday life - from non-invasive prenatal …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… However, when patents limit the use of basic genetic information, they threaten to inhibit or unduly constrain … , which set forth the expectation that all DNA sequence information should be released into publicly available … Health . NHGRI worked extensively with the NIH Office of Technology Transfer to develop Best Practice Guidelines for …
NHGRI Director
Subscribe to Dr. Eric Green’s monthly newsletter summarizing NHGRI and genomics highlights.
… Landscape , taking a comprehensive look at genome editing technology, NHGRI's use of a variety of gene editing … which offers families a place to share health information and learn about familial health conditions. What … of chemical units, scientists have a tremendous amount of information to sift through to understand how the genome …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the 25th anniversary of NHGRI's Intramural Research Program.
… to transform our understanding of biology and to use that information for improving human health. Today, the IRP is a …  (ClinGen) aims to collect phenotypic and clinical information about variants across the genome, develop … Africa Innovators list features 30 of Africa's leaders in technology, arts, business, science, agriculture, design, and …
News Release
NHGRI hosted a CRISPR "Ask Me Anything" with Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., reaching 10.5 million people worldwide.
… I have long been a champion of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Dr. Doudna, you … of CRISPR has brought the promises of using gene editing technology to cure debilitating and life-threatening diseases … I sponsored a bill that became law, called the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act or more commonly known as …