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On June 26, 2000, nearly 10 years into the 13-year project, President Bill Clinton announced an important milestone for the Human Genome Project at a major White House ceremony.
… most wondrous map ever produced by humankind. president Bill Clinton june 26, 2000 … The signature goal of the Human … 2000, nearly 10 years into the 13-year project, President Bill Clinton announced an important milestone for the HGP at …
Policy Issues
The 9 steps a bill can go through before becoming a law, using the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 as an example.
… There are 9 steps a bill can go through before becoming a law. The history of … of the legislative process in action. … Step 1: The bill is drafted Any member of Congress – either from the … or Representatives – who has an idea for a law can draft a bill . These ideas come from the Congress members themselves …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes Dr. Bill Gahl's achievements as Clinical Director.
… Director within NHGRI's Intramural Research Program, Bill Gahl, M.D., Ph.D., stepped down from this important leadership position at the end of 2018. Bill has developed an outstanding track record as both a … he will remain at NHGRI to focus on his research program. Bill earned both an M.D. and a Ph.D. from the University of …
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Dr. Gahl honored for his leading efforts to diagnose and treat individuals with rare and undiagnosed diseases.
… Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) senior investigator Bill Gahl, M.D., Ph.D., the prestigious Career Achievement … suffering from unknown and rare genetic conditions.   Bill Gahl, M.D, Ph.D., Senior Investigator, NHGRI. Credit: … recipients of the HHS Career Achievement Award this year. "Bill's many years of contributions to genetics and genomics …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… other topics of interest. Definitions of terms such as "bill", "statute", and "regulation" are available through the …
News Release
NHGRI and other NIH institutes recently participated in the high-energy science communications contest called the Three-minute Talk.
… tools to increase the public's scientific literacy," said Bill Pavan, Ph.D., Intramural Training Office director and … plain language competition, NHGRI intramural trainees, Bill Pavan, Ph.D. … NHGRI and other NIH institutes recently …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details NHGRI's new Diversity in Genomics Workforce Initiative.
… by June 29, 2020. …  On June 26, 2000, President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair (via satellite) … outcomes; and accelerate translational research.   …  Bill Gahl, Senior Investigator in NHGRI’s Medical Genetics …
News Release
NHGRI has created a new publicly available digital archive and search aid for accessing documents related to the Human Genome Project and the history of genomics.
… meetings; Dr. Collins’ handwritten notes for President Bill Clinton to announce the completion of the first draft human …
Policy Issues
The GINA is an important U.S. civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information.
… Rep. Louise Slaughter introduces the first version of the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. More + 1995 The … a Congresswoman and scientist from New York, introduces a bill called H.R. 2748 , "Genetic Information … the draft sequence of the human genome, President Bill Clinton gave a speech at a White House briefing in 2000 . …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recalls the White House event announcing the draft human genome sequence.
… years ago – specifically on June 26, 2000 – President Bill Clinton held a White House event to announce the completion …