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Policies and Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the GDS Policy expectations for NHGRI-funded genomic research.
… genomic research. … Data Types NHGRI encourages sharing of all genomic data and data types including, but not limited … technologies. Data pertinent to the interpretation of genomic data—such as associated phenotype data (e.g., … sharing and integration with other data sets. Amount of Data/Type of Study Design NHGRI finds value in and …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… Genomics research is shaping the future of medicine. For these advances of this research to benefit everyone more equally and improve health equity, it is important that the diversity of the study participants reflect the diversity of the …
Policy Issues
In 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed into law, prohibiting discrimination by employers and health insurers.
… to participate in the research needed for the development of new tests, therapies, and cures. This page provides an overview of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and … in the research project and a statement describing how the confidentiality of records will be maintained. NHGRI has …
Funding Opportunities
The NHGRI Small Business Program awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants.
… mission and vision . NHGRI strives to improve the health of all humans through advances in genomics research. As a leading authority in the field of genomics, our mission is to accelerate scientific and … developing new technologies, and studying the impact of genomics on society. For applications that align with a …
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…  2017 ANNUAL  REPORT  International  Society  of Nurses in Genetics  2017 ANNUAL  REPORT  … the ISONG Board of Directors, I wrote letters and provided certificates of accomplishment to each of the nursing student …  by  the  ISONG  Board  (10/03/2017).  Privacy and Confidentiality  of  Genetic Information:  The  Role  of …
Careers and Training
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genetic Counseling Training Program.
… questions by phone and by email. You may schedule a tour of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health through the Admissions Office (410-955-3543). Do you pay any of the travel costs for an interview? We are unable to pay …
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… Program V. NIH Common Fund/Trans-NIH VI. NHGRI Division of Policy, Communications, and Education VII. NHGRI … information to federally funded research  Mandatory Certificates of Confidentiality  FOIA exemptions Document 7 NIH …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… Genomics Education Week , was a huge success. Dozens of healthcare professionals and over 700 other participants convened virtually to discuss the role of genomics in patient care, covering topics such as rare … genetic testing. If you missed it, recorded videos of the webinars and panels are available to watch on GenomeTV …
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… Program V. NIH Common Fund/Trans-NIH VI. NHGRI Division of Policy, Communications, and Education VII. NHGRI …  Privacy protection for human research subjects: Certificates of Confidentiality Document 6 NIH Appropriations and Budget …
Clinical Research
The CLINSEQ® Study seeks to learn about the role that your genes play in your health.
… by getting a DNA sample from you, sequencing most or all of your genes, and comparing that to what we know about your … health histories. We look at genes related to a variety of conditions, including heart disease, breast cancer, and … researchers on our project take measures to maintain the confidentiality of your genetic testing results.  What …