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The Genomics and Society Working Group advises on planning and priorities for genomics and society activities at NHGRI.
… The Genomics and Society Working Group provides advice on short- and long-range planning and priority setting for genomics and society activities at the National Human Genome … in light of changes in genomics, genomic medicine, and the policy landscape, aiming to identify emerging issues or gaps. …
News Release
Today, we are updating the way we manage data related to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… way we manage data related to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy to again allow unrestricted access to genomic summary results for most of the studies we support in order to advance health or further research purposes. … distinct from other genomic research data, most notably in that they do not include individual-level information. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy and how it emphasizes the importance of good data management practices.
… going to be a very busy one for NHGRI and for the field of genomics more generally. Many of us felt like we got “shot out of a cannon” shortly after January 1 — but in a good way with many exciting developments! I would like … research and what he is excited about for the future of genomics. As the title of the profile says, Neil “unravels …
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from the May 23, 2023 informational webinar, ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy.
… of Medicine's clinical text de-identification tool In some cases, the repository to which you're submitting data … Steps taken to remove direct and indirect identifiers in the data Description of software and analytical methods used in survey and interview data analyses R code used in survey …
Talking Glossary
La hibridación in situ es una técnica de laboratorio empleada para localizar una secuencia de ADN o ARN en una muestra biológica.
… Hibridación in situ … La hibridación in situ es una técnica de laboratorio empleada para localizar … La hibridación in situ es una técnica de laboratorio empleada para localizar … La hibridación in situ es una técnica de laboratorio empleada para localizar …
Policies and Guidance
For FY21, NHGRI’s extramural program will be operating under the NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision.
… In October 2020, NHGRI published its “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics" in Nature . The development of this vision involved … of the genomics workforce; and ethical, legal, and social issues related to genomic advances. …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
… bacteria, and animals. Editing DNA can lead to changes in physical traits, like eye color, and disease risk. … scientists to make changes to DNA, leading to changes in physical traits, like eye color, and disease risk. … cut. The first genome editing technologies were developed in the late 1900s. More recently, a new genome editing tool …
Policies and Guidance
A webpage with information and associated FAQs that describe various expectations for data sharing that are specific to NHGRI-supported studies.
… to Register Controlled-Access Studies Study registration in dbGaP is required for large-scale human genomic studies, … Data Sharing Plan. Follow the standard process outlined in How to Register and Submit Your Study in dbGaP (Steps 1 – 6) to register your study in …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
… Techniques to modify DNA in the genome have existed for several decades, but the … tends to focus on the potential use of genome editing in humans, the main application of this technology has been in basic research. Editing the genomes of yeast, bacteria, … genome editing technologies shows the remarkable progress in this field and also relays the critical role that basic …
Policies and Guidance
For most of FY20, NHGRI’s extramural program will be operating under the 2011 National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) strategic plan.
… The NHGRI is currently in the process of developing a new strategic plan which will be published in Fall 2020. Inputs from various communities - individuals … a strategic plan involves participation by many scientists in the extramural research community, as well as other …