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Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… Health and Society published a report, Gene Patents and Licensing Practices and Their Impact on Patient Access to … Health . NHGRI worked extensively with the NIH Office of Technology Transfer to develop Best Practice Guidelines for the Licensing of Genomic Inventions , published in 2005. The …
Fact Sheet
A fact sheet detailing how the project began and how it shaped the future of research and technology.
… the project. In part due to a deliberate focus on technology development, the Human Genome Project ultimately … project began and how it shaped the future of research and technology. … A fact sheet detailing how the project began and how it shaped the future of research and technology. … Fact Sheet …
Profile
Reflecting on his NIH career, Dr. Smith recounts his journey from researcher to program director in a conversation with NHGRI science writer Sonja Soo, Ph.D. He looks ahead to a retirement filled with traveling, spending time with friends and family, playing pickleball and brewing ale.
… pushed DNA sequencing technologies forward in the genome technology program, which has been and is fundamental to … and impactful genomic technologies. We also added a technology development coordinating center — a first at NIH. … research team that's come together to push genomic technology development at the Institute going forward. … Soo: …
Staff
Bao-Hahn Ngo is a management analyst in NHGRI's Technology Transfer Office (TTO).
… Bao-Hahn Ngo … Bao-Hanh Ngo (Hanh) joined the NHGRI Technology Transfer Office (TTO) in April 2022 as a … of Maryland at College Park. When Hanh is not engaged in technology transfer activities, she likes to hike, cook, take … Ngo … Bao-Hahn Ngo is a management analyst in NHGRI's Technology Transfer Office (TTO). … Bao-Hahn Ngo is a …
Profile
Jim Mullikin pioneered DNA sequencing technologies during the Human Genome Project and other major advances in genomics.
… My background is electrical engineering and physics, so technology development has always been the most interesting … then obtained a Ph.D. in physics from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Afterwards, Dr. Mullikin worked adjacent to genomics, using his skills in technology development and data analysis to improve how …
News Release
Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… DNA and insert new ones. While using the system to advance technology, scientists are also thinking critically about the … issues always in mind, scientists have begun using the technology in diverse areas of research. In this study, a … Advances in Gene Editing … Related Content … Gene-editing technology harnessed to protect plants from viruses … …
Educational Resources
Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. … … engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. … …
Staff
Ellen Rolfes is the director of the Division of Management at and executive officer of the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… administrative functions, including budget, information technology and human capital management. In doing so, Ms. … NHGRI budget, jobs at NHGRI, human resources, information technology … Ellen Rolfes, NHGRI budget, jobs at NHGRI, human resources, information technology … Ellen Rolfes is the director of the Division of …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch uses genomic technologies to study the human genome and other organisms and disease mechanisms.
Administrative
The Division of Management oversees a wide range of NHGRI activities, from financial management to administrative services to information technology.
… analysis and evaluation, financial management, information technology, ethics and human resources. It advises senior … management to administrative services to information technology.​ … The Division of Management oversees a wide … management to administrative services to information technology. … Administrative …