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The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how social media provides NHGRI staff with a space to talk about their work, make genomics topics easy to understand, and show how genomics can positively affect people.
… array of updates about the many happenings at NHGRI and in genomics, I would like to draw your attention to efforts of … and data interpretation. This RFI was released in parallel with a companion RFI focused on reference …
Explainer
Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… The Big Picture Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important … and to advance the use of population descriptors in genomics and biomedical research.  The National Academies of … ethnicity may be useful for examining social or political issues; documenting racial/ethnic health disparities ; …
Policies and Guidance
NHGRI links to external websites to supplement the information found on our website.
… Our website has links to many other federal agencies, and in a few cases we link to private organizations. You are subject to external site's privacy policy when you leave our site. We proudly comply with 508 … … External Link Disclaimer, Non-federal Websites, Website Policy, Federal Policy, NIH Website Policy … NHGRI links to …
Research Funding
The three research domains to be considered for support by the NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… the Rights of Individuals and Groups Law, Regulation and Policy Governing Genomics Industry, Commerce and Economics … … Research Design and Implementation Diversity and Inclusion in Genomic Research Community Engaged and Community Driven … identifies and addresses ethical, legal, social and policy issues that arise for individuals, communities and care …
Research Funding
Applications demonstrating excellent grantsmanship, grant mechanisms and research methodologies common to ethical, legal and social implications research.
… independent NIH research support during this transition in order to help awardees to launch competitive, independent … Lessons, the Domestic Legal Landscape, and Options for U.S Policy Anya Prince 2015 Summary Statement Full Application … of Germline Gene Editing: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Bryan Cwik 2018 Summary Statement Full Application …
Organizational Structure
NHGRI’s Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) provides leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science.
… The Office of Genomic Data Science (OGDS) was established in 2021 to: Develop, promote, support and coordinate genomic … of the NACHGR in the numerous and increasingly complex issues at the interface between genomics and data science. … career researchers September 7, 2023 NIH data management policy commits to making research results available | The …
Research Funding
The ELSI Publications and Products Database organizes publications for ELSI projects and activities by the last name of the principle investigator.
… Since its creation in 1990, the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) … products from research supported by the ELSI program on issues related to using DNA for identification purposes in a … of the principle investigator. ​​ ​ … Ethical Issues In Genomics, Legal Issues In Genomics, Social Issues In …
The Genomics Landscape
In the December 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green spotlights on ELSIhub.
… continue to be optimistic that we will find ourselves in very different COVID-19 circumstances by next … opportunities, solicit expert commentary, obtain advice on policy or legislation, and arrange mentor/mentee … and capacity building efforts related to bioethical issues Research supplements to promote diversity in …
Events
Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project.
… … Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. While many recognize … and risks while crafting genomic data sharing policies. In this session, the four panelists will describe evolving … … Data sharing has been a central tenet of the field of genomics since the Human Genome Project. … Data sharing has …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes James Thomas as the new director for NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC).
… address to the entering class at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Since most of the students in attendance … are not majoring in the sciences, I focused on how genomics is increasingly relevant in our everyday lives. It … an excellent opportunity to gain experience in genomics policy, education, communications, or program management. …