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​CSER is rapidly advancing the knowledge necessary to develop best practices for implementating genomic sequence data into clinical care. ​
… findings, remain incompletely understood. Furthermore, research is needed to assess and improve the current … subsequently crafted the Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research (CSER) initiative to: 1) leverage the Institute's … of clinical sequencing into clinical care, and 3) research the ethical, legal, and psychosocial implications …
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Researchers and clinicians are sequencing human genomes faster than ever, so considering the societal implications of genomic data is even crucial.
… Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute, launched in 1990 with the anticipation … probability of adult-onset disease. From rdflme Is the research community considering the implications of providing …
Research at NHGRI
CRGGH facilitates understanding of the relationship between genetic variation and population differences in disease distribution to inform health disparities.
… The Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health (CRGGH) facilitates a … Our central mission is to advance research into the roles of culture, lifestyle, genetics, and … Develop genomic resources for the conduct of primary research into the etiology of metabolic disorders and to …
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Four NHGRI researchers share the steps toward a career in genomics with 60 Brooklyn-area high school students.
… is a postdoctoral fellow in the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Social and Behavioral Research Branch. She studies the skin microbiome and leg … NHGRI, who studies how race and ethnicity affect genomics research. He talked about the Physicians' Understanding of …
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NHGRI will highlight rare disease research that benefits affected patients and provides insights into more common disorders on Rare Disease Day.
… National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) researchers are highlighting rare disease research that benefits affected patients and also provides … Ph.D., and Brian P. Brooks, M.D., Ph.D.- will provide research updates at the February 27 event. In NHGRI's Medical …
Clinical Research
A study where both genotypic (individual genetics) and phenotypic (individual disease characteristics) patient data would be analyzed using advanced data-analytics programs to derive meaningful associations for the development of prevention, management and treatment strategies.
… to conduct dedicated, systematic, and long-term clinical research of patients with germline RUNX1 mutations and their … NIH RUNX1-FPD Clinical Research Study Introduction and Q&A Webinar July 9, 2020 … The NIH is the largest research hospital and public funder of biomedical research in …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
… about the risks and benefits of participating in a research project. … consent process and consent form should reflect the research uses for which samples, genomic data, and health … is preferable whenever possible to facilitate future research and increase the scientific value of the data. For …
Educational Resources
A virus is an infectious agent that occupies a place near the boundary between the living and the nonliving.
… Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Bacteria, Cell, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Enzyme, … examples of viruses causing human disease include AIDS, COVID-19, measles and smallpox. …
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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
… integral to the advancement of a spectrum of disease-based research. As knowledge stemming from the completion of the … technologies become increasingly affordable, genomics research is playing an ever-larger role across biomedical research. … already enrolled or being recruited to join other research studies. "The contribution of research participants …
Secondary Genomics Finding Service
Clinical Research Staff and Protocol Coordinators
… Genomic Variant Confirmation (CRIS) for confirmation of research findings. … secondary findings are generally unrelated to your primary research questions, but should be returned to participants … has some suggestions based our experience working with research participants who will receive secondary findings as …