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The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Dr. Adam Phillippy as the founding director of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research (CGDSR).
… technologies improve, new methods are required to make large-scale genomic edits. Such technologies would be … sequences and other portions of the genome that span large intervals. In a recent study, researchers devised a new and efficient method for making large-scale edits to the genomes of mouse embryonic stem …
Staff
Dr. Mo is an adjunct staff clinician in the Hematology Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine in the NIH Clinical Center.
… provides phenotype-genotype correlation studies through large EHR-linked biobanks, such as All of Us Research Program …
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from the May 23, 2023 informational webinar, ELSI Research and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy.
… Resources ** Given the large number of resources available regarding the DMS Policy, … of research (e.g., clinical trials, research generating large-scale genomic data) continue to apply and complement … such as those listed by the Johns Hopkins Libraries  or the UK Data Archive . Investigators are also …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… this debate has occurred, there have been concerns that large numbers of patents associated with the human genome … subject matter. However, the court did find that cDNA, synthetic DNA molecules that contain only the exons  of a …
National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research
The Director's Report-Related Documents contain links to materials supplemental to Dr. Eric Green's Director's Report presentation to the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research in September 2021.
… Protein Sequencing (R43/R44) RFA-HG-20-014 - Novel Synthetic Nucleic Acid Technology Development (R01) RFA-HG-20-015 - Novel Synthetic Nucleic Acid Technology Development (R21) RFA-HG-20-016 - Novel Synthetic Nucleic Acid Technology Development (R43/R44) …
Careers and Training
NHGRI provides funding to support the development and implementation of modules aimed at providing healthcare professionals with genomic medicine training.
Genetic Disorders
Methylmalonic acidemia is a group of inherited disorders in which the body is unable to process certain proteins and fats (lipids) properly.
Genetic Disorders
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… other methods of gene delivery, such as fat capsules, synthetic vectors, nose drops or drizzling cells down a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the new director of NHGRI's Division of Genome Sciences.
… in conjunction with her experience in managing large research collaborations, will make her an excellent … NHGRI and NCI, Carolyn mastered the art of managing large, highly interactive consortia. TCGA produced … of Somatic Cell Genome Editing Tools Development of Large Animal Reporter Systems for Testing Somatic Cell Genome …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 7, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., emphasizes the importance of the Technology Transfer Office and its mission to manage all the legal negotiations that help to protect federally funded research from being unduly exploited, while also giving that research avenues to reach patients through the commercialization of promising advances.
… work, NHGRI intramural researchers must responsibly share large-scale genomic data with the broader research community. … Claire joined the NHGRI TTO in 1999. The office oversees a large range of activities that involve the exchange and … last year alone. This, Claire said, is likely an unusually large return in one year, the product of well-crafted patents …