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Professional Development Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks qualified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and genetic counselors interested in acquiring credentials and experience to lead genomic medicine research and implementation programs at the NIH, major medical centers and other organizations.
… to learn about grants management, collaboration and leadership. An immersive experience in various settings, …  The level of exposure to great leaders in the field of genetics and genomics has been incredible. For a person like … position: Program Director, Division of Genomic Medicine, NHGRI  The NIH-ACMG Fellowship continues to exceed my …
Policy Issues
Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
… Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public, both in the United States and around the world, have … it does have restrictions through legislation and NIH policy. The Appropriations Act of 2016, passed in December …
Administrative
NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics research.
… The Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB) of the Division of … that enables the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to pursue its mission. … PPAB liaises with Congress, … stakeholders, to address policy matters related to human genetics and genomics. PPAB promotes policies that facilitate …
Event
As the National Institutes of Health’s Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program comes to a close, the NSIGHT program holds a public webinar on June 24, 2019, during its final steering committee meeting.
… of Health’s Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program comes to a close, the NSIGHT … of Health’s Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health (NSIGHT) program comes to a close, the …
News Release
John Ohab, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and science communicator, has been named chief NHGRI's Communications and Public Liaison Branch.
… a nationwide search, John Ohab, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and science communicator, has been named chief of the Communications and Public Liaison Branch (CPLB) at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In …
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. … our work, including these key issues. … Related Content … Policy Issues in Genomics … NHGRI considers the ethical, …
Policies and Guidance
Broad data sharing promotes maximum public benefit from federally funded genomics research. NHGRI supports the broadest appropriate genomic data sharing with timely data release through widely accessible data repositories. These repositories may be open access (unrestricted) or, if more appropriate, controlled access.
… Broad data sharing promotes maximum public benefit from federally funded genomics research. NHGRI supports the broadest appropriate genomic data sharing … all data types. However, at this time the NIH GDS Policy and NHGRI implementation plans apply particularly to single …
Policy Issues
Most genetic tests today are not regulated, meaning that they go to market without any independent analysis to verify the claims of the seller.
… As the field of genomics advances, genetic and genomic tests are becoming more common in, and out of, … criteria, adapted from the National Library of Medicine's Genetics Home Reference . Analytical Validity: Refers to how … task at hand. … Part of the FDA's mission is to protect public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the … field (e.g., anthropology, bioethics, epidemiology, genetics and genomics, health education, law, medicine, …