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The Genomics Landscape
In the December 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recaps progress from NHGRI strategic planning process events in 2018.
… Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. … As signaled by the rapid arrival of cold weather and the seemingly overnight arrival of … topics - from basic genomics, to genomic medicine, to the societal issues relevant to genomic advances, to the … groups, such as experts in ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) research. In addition to soliciting input …
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics research.
… The Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB) of the Division of Genomics and Society conducts policy … PPAB promotes policies that facilitate the uptake of genomic technologies into the clinic and broader society, the … responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics research. … NHGRI branch responsible for …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… changed? Cancer is caused by changes in your genome, but advances in DNA sequencing technology are leading to a new understanding of cancer and new ways for diagnosing and treating many types … therapy. Such trials are aided by patients who share their genomic data with researchers or even openly with other …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
… . Specifically, the story focused on the recent successes of one of NIH's intramural researchers, Dr. John Tisdale of … inspirational piece illustrates yet another triumph of genomic medicine and offers hope for similar new treatments … informing policy, and educating society about genomic advances. A key element among these efforts is NHGRI's …
About Genomics
NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy issues
… NHGRI is committed to driving the responsible use of genomics in society in order to advance knowledge and ensure that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key issues. …
The Genomics Landscape
In 2022, The Genomics Landscape spotlighted genomic data sharing each month in a series of entries. This page contains a collection of each of those entries.
… January 13, 2022  Data sharing is central to the field of genomics. Both human and non-human genomic data have been widely shared through public data … analyze large datasets, ultimately leading to significant advances in human health and healthcare. In fact, NIH has …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… October 1, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. NHGRI would like you to help us … video! Starting Thursday, Oct. 1 through the first week of October, NHGRI encourages you to record a short video …
Media Advisory
On August 16-18, 2017, NIH hosted a workshop, "The Human Microbiome: Emerging Themes at the Horizon of the 21st Century."
… … Media Advisory Microbes inhabit just about every part of the human body, outnumbering human cells by ten to one. … implements technology to understand, diagnose and treat genomic and genetic diseases. Additional information about … . … Related Content … NIH to host workshop on advances, future needs in human microbiome research … On …
Research Funding
​CSER is rapidly advancing the knowledge necessary to develop best practices for implementating genomic sequence data into clinical care. ​
… Reports of genomic sequencing being applied to the medical care of … clinical workflow. The ethical, legal, and psychosocial implications of returning genomic variation data, with all of … care, and 3) research the ethical, legal, and psychosocial implications (ELSI) of bringing broad genomic data into …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., emphasizes the importance of the Technology Transfer Office and its mission to manage all the legal negotiations that help to protect federally funded research from being unduly exploited, while also giving that research avenues to reach patients through the commercialization of promising advances.
… I would like to bring to your attention a wonderful example of scientific influencers making their way into pop culture. Recently, four NHGRI-funded genomic scientists were named among the 100 most influential … reach patients through the commercialization of promising advances, such as gene therapies, pharmaceutical drugs, novel …