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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. …
Clinical Research
The Protocol Service Center provides assistance in the development and administration of study protocols requiring NIH Institutional Review Board approval.
… of resources for the investigator wishing to conduct clinical research. Services that the PSC can provide to … Research Privacy, Privacy Of Research Participants, Clinical Trials, Genetic Disorders, Return Of Results, … Clinical Research …
News Release
NHGRI-funded CSER investigators and colleagues point to need for greater evidence that DNA sequencing helps patients.
… In the nearly four years since its launch, the Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research (CSER) program has made significant strides in defining the role of genomics in medicine. CSER investigators have discovered … legal and social implications of using genomics in clinical care. …
Clinical Research
The Institutional Review Board (IRB)Â is responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of the human subjects of research protocols that are conducted by intramural investigators in NHGRI and a number of other institutes.
… An Introduction to Radiation for NIH Research Subjects NIH Clinical Research Studies Active Consent / Assent Documents … Federal-Wide Assurances (FWAs) FDA Guidance for IRBs, Clinical Investigators and Sponsors  FDA … Research Privacy, Privacy Of Research Participants, Clinical Trials, Genetic Disorders, Return Of Results, …
About Genomics
An interactive timeline listing key moments from the history of the project.
… establish rapid prepublication data release as the norm in genomics and other fields. Project leaders reconvene in … About Genomics …
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 … genomic research. These issues are not new or unique to genomics, but advances in genomic technologies have brought … from a scientific investigation. For example, in genomics research, an IRR could be whether a research …
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 that genomics benefits the health of all humans. To do this, we consider the ethical, legal, and social aspect of genomics research in our work, including these key issues. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2018 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the success of The Cancer Genome Atlas.
… are available on the ' Establishing a 2020 Vision for Genomics ' website. NHGRI will host a Town Hall at the … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics.  … and why tumors arise in humans, enabling better informed clinical trials and future treatments. As the program draws …
Event
The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between ASHG and NHGRI to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate the myriad associated career opportunities.
… The Journeys in Human Genetics and Genomics Colloquium is part of a training partnership between … to showcase the depth and breadth of exciting scientific, clinical, and societal elements of human genetics and genomics at an introductory level as well as to illustrate …