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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.
… and monitoring career progression to better understand the issues and devise career support programs in the future. …  …
Policy Issues
Federally-funded research with human participants must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the participants.
… genomes as part of a research study raises a number of issues that the informed consent process needs to address, … from Research Risks provides guidance on addressing these issues. Identifiable Populations Identifiable populations, … resources to help their members consider the major issues that come with participating in research. For American …
Policy Issues
There are laws and policies that serve to protect the privacy of individuals' genomic information.
… Genomic Data Sharing Policy  below). In addition, NIH issues Certificates of Confidentiality  to enable NIH-funded … the privacy of individuals' genomic information. … Policy Issues …
Policy Issues
This glossary contains definitions for commonly used terms (such as "bill", "statute", "regulation" and more) found in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database.
… or amend rules that apply to both houses; to deal with issues or matters affecting both houses, such as a concurrent … in the Genome Statue and Legislative Database. … Policy Issues …
Policy Issues
Payers such as insurance companies and Medicare need systematic ways of evaluating genetic tests for reimbursement.
… of evaluating genetic tests for reimbursement. … Policy Issues …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to research "legal issues regarding patents" as part of the then center's … that is exclusively licensed. To explore the range of issues implicated in consideration of genetic intellectual … with other organizations, has worked actively on these issues in an effort to maintain a level of access to basic …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… discrimination by employers and health insurers. … Policy Issues …
Policy Issues
Clinical research may yield new health-related information about volunteers who have chosen to participate in the studies.
… and incidental findings (IFs) from genomic research. These issues are not new or unique to genomics, but advances in … the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues released a report titled "Anticipate and Communicate: … who have chosen to participate in the studies. … Policy Issues …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… during U.S. state legislative sessions. … Policy Issues …
Policy Issues
Genetic information is used by law enforcement to investigate criminal acts and exonerate those who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit.
… been convicted of crimes they did not commit. … Policy Issues …