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Data Sharing
The NHGRI Data Sharing Governance Committee is responsible for the activities necessary for the Institute to implement and maintain NIH and NHGRI data sharing policies.
… sharing plans. Managing the regular review and evaluation of the implementation framework, making recommendations to … to NHGRI data sharing policies. Providing consultation for policy or practice development. … Roster  Erin M. Ramos, Ph.D., M.P.H. Co-chair Division of Genomic Medicine  Barbara Thomas, Ph.D. (DAC …
News Release
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Genomic Data Sharing Policy includes expectations for how researchers should obtain, share and access genomic data from human and non-human sources. As a leader in genomics, including relevant policy development and implementation, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) encourages data sharing practices that go beyond the NIH expectations.
… The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Genomic Data Sharing Policy includes expectations for how researchers should … sources. As a leader in genomics, including relevant policy development and implementation, the National Human … consent for future research use and broad data sharing of all genomic data derived from human sources, such as …
Educational Resources
A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from DNA copying mistakes made during cell division, exposure to ionizing radiation, exposure to chemicals called mutagens, or infection by viruses.
… A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. Mutations can result from errors in DNA …
Profile
NHGRI science writer Prabarna Ganguly spoke with Segre about her research career, what makes microbes so complex and her roles in science policy and anti-harassment campaigns.
… which is thought to be the first known description of a fungal infection. The infection, commonly known as oral … Ganguly: You are often called a genome detective. What kind of sleuthing are you and your research team doing these days? … as a high-powered microscope to determine what kinds of bacteria, fungi and viruses exist on human skin. And this …
Policy Issues
El uso de seres humanos en las investigaciones biomédicas, clÃnicas y socioconductuales puede ofrecer entendimiento y descubrimientos que no pudieran obtenerse de ninguna otra manera.
… Protección de Seres Humanos en Investigaciones ( Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Research Subjects ) o 'Regla Común'. Esta regulación … Nacional de IndÃgenas Norteamericanos ( National Congress of American Indians Policy Research Center ), en colaboración …
News Release
NHGRI researchers have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The results show that generating a precise, base-by-base sequence of a human chromosome is now possible, and will enable researchers to produce a complete sequence of the human genome.
… the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The results, published today in the journal Nature , show that … have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The results show that generating a …
Careers & Training
The Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program continues post-graduate fellowship programs in public policy and education and engagement and adds two new programs – a post-graduate communications fellowship and a post-baccalaureate fellowship.
… Service Fellowship Program recognizes the importance of diverse career paths to inform and advance genomics and … program provides training and career development in public policy, education and engagement, science communications and … more information about the fellowships, including notice of application windows. …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Dr. Jennifer Troyer as the incoming director as the incoming director of the Division of Extramural Operations (DEO) within NHGRI’s Extramural Research Program (ERP). She will provide leadership in coordinating the institute’s extramural research grants, operations and policies.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, has appointed Dr. Jennifer Troyer as the incoming director of the Division of Extramural Operations (DEO) within NHGRI’s Extramural … NHGRI appoints Dr. Jennifer Troyer as incoming director of the Division of Extramural Operations …
Event
On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted a panel discussion exploring a constant tension at multiple levels in genomics research and medicine, from patient-provider interactions to research engagement with marginalized communities.
… A constant tension that spans all areas of biomedical research and clinical practice is the question of how experts can act in the best interest of patients and … is best for those individuals. On March 15, 2021, NHGRI’s Policy and Program Analysis Branch hosted a panel discussion …
Policies and Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the NHGRI's Metadata and Phenotypic Data Sharing Expectations.
… Data sharing is an important aspect of the research endeavor that ensures maximal use of participants’ data for scientific discovery, rigor and … NHGRI uses the NIH definition of metadata provided in the Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing : Metadata  are “data …