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Official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The Forefront of Genomics.
… At NHGRI, we are focused on advances in genomics research. Building on our leadership role in the initial … the world's scientific and medical communities to enhance genomic technologies that accelerate breakthroughs and … About the National Human Genome Research Institute …
Policy Issues
Clinical research may yield new health-related information about volunteers who have chosen to participate in the studies.
… When conducting clinical research studies, scientists may discover new health-related … appropriate for the scientists to look for and share such research findings. … research results (IRRs) and incidental findings (IFs) from genomic research. These issues are not new or unique to …
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NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases. … (CCDG), which will use genome sequencing to explore the genomic contributions to common diseases such as heart …
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… Looking for a contact in your research area? Select a category below to find a program … Contacts by Research Area: Search … Contacts by Research Area … Contacts by Research Area … Research Funding …
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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.
… spring from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research, will be held on June 5 - 7, 2017 by The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and UConn Health in Farmington, Connecticut. … that anticipates and addresses the societal impact of genomic science." The latest research on ELSI topics will be …
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.
… are available. As someone who previously led an active research program in comparative genomics, I was pleased to … meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research will take place on May 15 and 16. The open session … at 10:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research. All the best,   …
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 identified a specific genomic signature of some aggressive prostate tumors, which … 15 online in The American Journal of Human Genetics . "The genomic signature we discovered might be the most …
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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 … Genomic Medicine XI: Research Directions in Genomic Medicine Implementation …
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 Director, who provides … The National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Division of Intramural Research …