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Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important for advancing genomic science and improving healthcare across human populations.
… The Big Picture Appropriate use of population descriptors in research is a critical scientific issue that is important … researchers and other stakeholders is important given the ethical, legal and social implications of their historical … ethnicity may be useful for examining social or political issues; documenting racial/ethnic health disparities ; …
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NIH issues a notice seeking public comment on a proposed update to the data management of genomic summary results under the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice in its Guide to Grants and Contracts seeking public comment … to update data management of genomic summary results … NIH issues a notice seeking public comment on a proposed update … privacy and research participants, science policy … NIH issues a notice seeking public comment on a proposed update …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
… bacteria, and animals. Editing DNA can lead to changes in physical traits, like eye color, and disease risk. … policymakers still have to address technical barriers and ethical concerns surrounding genome editing. Technical … held a conference to talk about these and similar ethical issues at the International Summit on Human Gene Editing . … …
Policy Issues
Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
… Techniques to modify DNA in the genome have existed for several decades, but the … tends to focus on the potential use of genome editing in humans, the main application of this technology has been … creating targeted mutations to the genome. 5 Large-scale genomics projects that once took many years and tens of … accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing … Policy Issues …
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 … fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities … genetic therapies into health care, as well as societal issues of genomics, race and human genetic variation. … The …
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In an interview, Boyer reflects on her NHGRI career, the history of the NHGRI ELSI Research Program and the exciting future of research at the interface of ethics and genomics.
… From pastor to program director in the Division of Genomics and Society, Joy Boyer concludes … is really important, and if we can't seriously deal with issues around social and health inequities, the rest of … research and society through the institute’s fairly young Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., introduces us to new scientific director Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., his background and prior accomplishments.
… to bring to your attention a spectacular recent feature in Science that describes the remarkable work of NHGRI’s … per year, the next one being October 27, 2021. … The 5th Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Congress will … for a Just and Equitable Future.” Justice and equity issues are embedded in the complex questions about utility, …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture.
… and culture. … Do you know what the slogan "it's in your DNA" is really all about? Our ever improving ability to read anyone's genome sequence raises many issues regarding the social context of genomics. Information … are treated within your society? Continued studies of the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic advances …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
… funded by NHGRI or other NIH Institutes takes place in the petri dish and in nonhuman organisms such as mice or … In contrast, germline therapies pose a greater number of ethical hurdles because of their ability to affect future … rare diseases, and many other disease areas. … Policy Issues …
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Dr. Dave Kaufman is a program director Division of Genomics and Society at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in May of 2014, after working as an NHGRI ELSI grantee for … of research and career development grants related to the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research. … He also focuses on big data and stakeholder engagement issues. Visit the ELSI Research Areas webpage for more …