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The Genomics Landscape
In the August 6, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about NHGRI's completion of the third phase of the ENCODE Project and how it reveals the most extensive catalog to date of candidate functional elements that may regulate the genes in the human and mouse genomes.
… about the importance of science and its critical role in society, and NHGRI remains more committed than ever to facilitating the use of genomics for addressing all threats to human health – … 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project in October 2020. To amplify that drumbeat, the NHGRI History …
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NIH submits new policy that requires all NIH-funded investigators who conduct sensitive, health-related research be issued Certificates of Confidentiality.
… or other identifying characteristics of research subjects in response to legal demands, such as subpoenas. More …
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.
… with every indication that 2019 will keep us just as busy. In particular - and as you will read below - the NHGRI … from basic genomics, to genomic medicine, to the societal issues relevant to genomic advances, to the community and … to gather input from focused groups, such as experts in ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) research. In …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
We are learning how our genomes serve as blueprints for life.
… Genome Project, they didn't even know how many genes were in the human genome. It then came as a big surprise to learn … revealing the presence of high- versus low-traffic area. In a genome, a high-traffic area might be a place where many … Resources for Healthcare Providers: NHGRI - Genetics/Genomics Competency Center (G2C2) Website: Vetted Repository …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., highlights the new fact sheets produced by the institute's Communications and Public Liaison Branch.
… In the January issue of The Genomics Landscape , I reported … appropriately reflect human diversity and abide by strict ethical guidelines. These educational resources aim to … information to aid in dialogues about current themes and issues in genomics. The polygenic risk score fact sheet …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 5, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming omnipresent throughout NHGRI and in genomics.
… of the completion of the Human Genome Project — in April, to be precise. Second: do you think that NHGRI will … feature academic and scholarly perspectives about multiple issues related to complex areas of social and behavioral … genomics research, including considerations of many ethical, legal, and social implications . The use of AI and …
About Genomics
The Human Genome Project was an inward voyage of discovery led by an international team of researchers looking to sequence and map all the genes of our species.
… Project (HGP) is one of the greatest scientific feats in history. The project was a voyage of biological discovery … (known as a genome) of a select set of organisms. Launched in October 1990 and completed in April 2003, the Human Genome … to sequence and map all the genes of our species. … About Genomics …
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The NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship prepares scientists for careers in science policy.
… policy decisions that guide genomic research and its use in the clinical setting. Understanding the interplay of … the guidelines for how we safely and effectively use genomics in the clinic. The NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public … … NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship, policy issues in genomics, Cristina Kapustij … The NHGRI-ASHG …
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American Indians and Alaska Natives IRB training programs at NIH ensure the welfare of people participating in federally regulated research.
… which ensure the welfare of people who participate in certain types of federally-regulated research. To qualify … of the 3.5-month program, they discussed challenging ethical questions from the real world and tailored research … in the research I conduct on maternal and child health issues," Dr. Around Him said. Dr. Hull credits Naomi Lee, …
Genomics and Medicine
Starting in 2019, the American Journal of Human Genetics has published an annual feature identifying ten key advances in applying genomic information to clinical care that were reported in the previous 12 months of published literature. The Genomic Medicine Working Group has authored these reviews, based on its broader effort to identify notable accomplishments in genomic medicine on a monthly basis. From this larger set of published accomplishments, the working group has continued to select ten papers annually to be highlighted as the most significant.
…   2024 Year in Review 1. Testing and managing iron overload after genetic … Actionable genotypes and their association with lifespan in Iceland 3. Impact of digitally enhanced genetic results … diagnostic genetic test Broad clinical deployment of rapid genomics-based precision care in infants is eminently …