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The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… testing of women with family histories of breast cancer, genomics is rapidly becoming a fixture in our lives. Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, a … from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research, will be held on June 5 - 7, 2017 by The Jackson …
Policy Issues
Federally-funded research with human participants must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the participants.
… participants in biomedical, clinical and social-behavioral research can provide insights and discoveries that could not … model organisms or other methods. All federally-funded research with human participants such as that supported by … clarify the benefits and risks of participating in the research. …
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NHGRI researchers have identified a genomic signature for some aggressive prostate tumors, which may help healthcare providers pinpoint treatment options.
… Researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and their collaborators have … and chief of NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch . "New research in personalized medicine suggests that the best …
Event
NHGRI sponsored the Genomic Medicine XI: Research Directions in Genomic Medicine Implementation meeting in La Jolla, California, September 5-6, 2018.
… On September 5-6, 2018, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored its 11th Genomic Medicine meeting - Genomic Medicine XI: Research Directions in Genomic Medicine Implementation  - at … the current status of genomic medicine implementation research. Identify obstacles to genomic medicine …
News Release
NHGRI appointed Carolyn Hutter, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genome Sciences, which researches human genome function in health and disease.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has appointed Carolyn Hutter, … of Genome Sciences - the NHGRI division that leads research aiming to understand the function of the human … of the genomic basis of human disease. She will be responsible for overseeing the funding and support of a …
The Genomics Landscape
In May 4, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details a report released by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, that provided a series of recommendations for using population descriptors in future genetics and genomics studies.
… 25, that highlighted relevant and interesting topics in genomics and concluded with the annual Louise M. Slaughter … are available. As someone who previously led an active research program in comparative genomics, I was pleased to see a recent Science publication …
Research at NHGRI
The Division of Intramural Research conducts scientific studies in NHGRI's labs on and around the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md.
…  - a group that provides expert external oversight for all research and training ongoing in the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research. Clinical research is overseen by the Clinical … a common aim - to deliver on the promise of genetics and genomics by connecting the base pairs of the Human Genome …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… it comes many opportunities to engage in areas related to genomics and the biomedical research enterprise. Recently, NIH and the Scientific … starting at 11:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research more broadly. I am also pleased to announce …
Research at NHGRI
News stories and events related to research conducted by NHGRI scientists and clinicians.
… Research News and Events … News stories and events related to research conducted by NHGRI scientists and clinicians. … News stories and events related to research conducted by NHGRI scientists and clinicians. … Research at NHGRI …
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 … consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key issues. … Policy Issues in Genomics … NHGRI considers the ethical, legal and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key policy …