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The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) aims to develop … for the integration of genomic discoveries into clinical and community contexts. … Our research focuses on a spectrum … conduct research at the intersection of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences and train the next generation …
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The Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium has offered an ethical framework to guide pediatricians in pursuing clinical sequencing studies.
… states. Pediatricians, in particular, face complicated ethical questions about what information they should disclose, and to whom, when genome sequencing uncovers signs of … McEwen, J.D., Ph.D., program director for the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program in the …
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On December 11, 2023, NHGRI, in collaboration with several other NIH Institutes and Offices, recently renewed the three Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) used to support investigator-initiated research on the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome research.
… the NOFOs to Zo.Bly@nih.gov . A recording of the webinar and a list of questions and answers have been made available. … used to support investigator-initiated research on the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome …
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The Division of Genomics and Society focuses on the societal issues that need to be studied and addressed as genomics advances.
… The Division of Genomics and Society is responsible for exploring societal issues … to genomics, incorporating and extending the institute's Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) research program and …
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To bring together communities of researchers working in machine learning (ML), NHGRI hosted the Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications and Ethics workshop on April 13-14, 2021.
… Institute Keynote Session: What are the opportunities and challenges for ML in genomics research? Moderator: … 2:15 p.m. - Q&A Session 2:45 p.m. - Break Session 2: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of machine learning in …
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On January 25, 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a roundtable on social and behavioral genomics.
… 1:00 - 1:10 p.m. — Welcome and Introduction Eric Green, NHGRI Christopher Donohue, NHGRI … - 1:40 p.m. — Moderated Discussion: Genetics in postwar social and behavioral research Moderator: Nayanika Ghosh, Harvard …
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The purpose of this semi-annual lecture series is to bring distinguished researchers whose work sits at the interaction of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences to speak to the NIH community.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) Seminar … researchers whose work sits at the interaction of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences to speak to the NIH community. …
Staff
Leonard Ross is the director of the Ethics Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… Ross, J.D., M.B.A., is the director of the Ethics Branch and the ethics coordinator of the National Human Genome … Institutes of Health (NIH). Mr. Ross has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Business Administration (Health Care … National Human Genome Research Institute. … standards of ethical conduct, human resources, conflicts of interest, …
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The Ethical Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program is hosting a webinar to gather specific feedback on four potential goals for the field of ELSI research over the next decade.
… related engagement events including town halls, meetings and workshops. NHGRI staff formed internal working groups … for the field of ELSI research over the next decade. … The Ethical Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program is …
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The Ethical Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program is hosting a webinar to gather specific feedback on four potential goals for the field of ELSI research over the next decade.
… related engagement events including town halls, meetings and workshops. NHGRI staff formed internal working groups … for the field of ELSI research over the next decade. … The Ethical Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program is …