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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program5
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)2
- Genome Technology Program5
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium1
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News Release
Fearful patients who received information about the role of genomics in obesity were less likely to take steps to improve health habits
… … New research suggests that fearful patients who received information about the role of genomics in being overweight viewed the information as threatening and were less likely to take steps … impact, she wanted to determine how to communicate information about genomics and weight so that patients are …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore the basic elements of informed consent that are required by the Common Rule and that are relevant to genomics.
… asking for your permission to collect samples and health information from you for a research study on [specific … asking for your permission to collect samples and health information to be stored in a research biobank and used for … your participation in a study involving samples and health information you provided for [insert name of previous project …
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
… one million volunteer participants whose genetic information will be studied to help advance understanding … important that we provide participants with clear information about the issues relevant to genomic research … privacy and confidentiality. It also includes examples and information to guide researchers through the complex consent …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
… research uses for which samples, genomic data, and health information might be shared. Investigators should ensure that … and broad sharing of genomic and phenotypic data. For more information on genomic data sharing expectations, see the … of previously collected samples, research data, and health information, investigators should consult with their IRBs to …
Policy Issues
Informed consent shows respect for personal autonomy and is an important ethical requirement in research.
… their contributions, such as samples and health-related information, are critical for the success of most human … for genomics research, researchers should consider the information participants may need to understand risks and … human specimens or cell lines. … Vast amounts of personal information about participants are generated through studies …
Fact Sheet
Informed consent is more than a form; it’s a process. What does it involve?
… careful explanation about how the participant’s genomic information will be used during and after the study, as well … challenging to convey. With advances in genome sequencing technology, increased data sharing and concerns around … that must be met during this process are: providing key information. confirming the participant understands the …
News Release
Four NIH grants will support research on the ethical, legal and social questions raised by genomics research advances and genomic information.
… research and the increasing availability of genomic information. The awards will fund researchers at … program. … The projects will examine the use of genomic information in the prevention and treatment of infectious … and tackle subjects at the interface of ever-changing technology and medicine." The grants, totaling approximately …
For Patients and Families
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases.
… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center helps people find useful information about genetic and rare diseases … The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)  was created in 2002 by the …
News Release
NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… remain about ethical, legal and social implications of the technology. People who are seriously ill may overestimate the … and hopefully do a better job of pinpointing what kinds of information will be most useful to potential research … and hopefully do a better job of pinpointing what kinds of information will be most useful to potential research …
Event
The Advances in Genomic Technology Development meeting and Genome Technology Forum were hosted by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Technology Development Coordinating Center (TDCC) at The Jackson Laboratory in Farmington, CT from June 10-13, 2024.
… The Advances in Genomic Technology Development (AGTD) meeting was hosted by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Technology Development Coordinating Center (TDCC) at The … of the meeting was to provide grantees of the NHGRI Genome Technology Program an open forum to share and discuss key …