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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.
… and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics.  … role in strengthening research partnerships, informing policy, and educating society about genomic advances. A key … a complete redesign. It is easy to marvel at how much genomics has changed in the last decade. Ten years ago, it …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… Genomics research is shaping the future of medicine. For … genomic information, access to genomic services, and how genomics is perceived by different communities. … ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research, and have the opportunity to participate in …
Fact Sheet
Several regulations and policies stipulate the information that must be given to research participants prior to their enrolling in a study.
… may not require informed consent for all kinds of genomics research (e.g., if the samples or data are de-identified); however, there may be other policy or ethical reasons for conveying that such research … Resource also describes some special considerations for genomics research , which might also be helpful to convey …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat … a researcher at Washington University, has both led cancer genomics efforts and experienced them himself. Lukas was … . Additional Resources: National Cancer Institute - Cancer Genomics Overview NHGRI - Circulating Tumor DNA: A New …
Genomics 101
Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health and enabling advances that benefit all of humankind.
… and aging. Find out how the rapidly emerging field of genomics is transforming our understanding of human health … offers access to reliable and timely information about genomics research and the human genome. Our resources and … We're creating a world more knowledgeable about genomics by putting information about groundbreaking research …
Human Genome Project
Record and submit a short video, capturing your thoughts/concerns/excitement about the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… of the 2020 Strategic Vision for the next decade of human genomics research in late October. …
Staff
Dr. Nicole Lockhart is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… (NHGRI) in 2012 as a program director in the Division of Genomics and Society. Dr. Lockhart oversees a portfolio of … of genomic research. Dr. Lockhart also coordinates the Genomics and Society Working Group , a working group of the … (NCI). While at NCI, she focused on ethical, legal and policy issues related to biobanking. Her academic training is …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… (NIH) assembles scientists, administrators and science policy experts to plan for a possible Human Genome Project. … assembles scientists, administrators and science policy experts in Reston, Virginia, to lay out a plan for the … establish rapid prepublication data release as the norm in genomics and other fields. Project leaders reconvene in …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… databases within 24 hours of being generated. This policy of open access to the genome has been a core ethos of genomics ever since. Over the years that this debate has … NHGRI Involvement in Patent Policy … Intellectual Property in Genomics … Policy Issues …
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.
… About Genomics …