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NIH issues a final Genomic Data Sharing policy to speed the translation of data into knowledge, improve health and protect patient privacy.
… … The National Institutes of Health has issued a final NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) policy to promote data sharing as … large-scale human and non-human projects that generate genomic data. This includes research conducted with the … Its two-tiered data distribution system has made some information and data available to the public without …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… please see Additional Resources . … Cornell Legal Information Institute This website allows users to search for … up to date. National Society of Genetic Counselors To find information about state genetic counselor licensing laws, … ​ … Genomics Legislation, Human Genome Project, Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act, GINA, Genetic Disease, …
Event
On December 11, 2023, NHGRI, in collaboration with several other NIH Institutes and Offices, recently renewed the three Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) used to support investigator-initiated research on the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome research.
Funded Research
The Advancing Genomic Medicine Research (AGMR) program stimulates innovation and advance understanding of when, where and how best to implement the use of genomic information and technologies in clinical care.
… Bellen Michael Francis Wangler Baylor College of Medicine Genomic Medicine and Gene Function Implementation for an … Vogel Milko Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill Age-Based Genomic Screening in Newborns, Infants and Children: A Novel … Real-Time Genetic Diagnosis at the Point of Care   More information about AGMR’s funded projects is available in …
Fact Sheet
Genomic data science is a field of study that enables researchers to use powerful computational and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.
… The Big Picture Genomic data science is a field of study that enables … and statistical methods to decode the functional information hidden in DNA sequences.  Estimates predict that … our ability to decipher the information it contains, so genomic data science will be a vibrant field of research for …
About Genomics
A introduction to basic concepts in genomics to help you understand your genome, how it works, and how it impacts your health.
… it to a company. The company can analyze your DNA and give information about your ancestry, kinship, lifestyle factors … about your DNA. Depending on the test, it may reveal some information about your ancestry and the health of you and … it or not, many parts of our daily lives are influenced by genomic information and technologies. Genomics now provides a …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 1, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green reflects on the last 30 years since the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… describes the largest and most comprehensive catalog of genomic variants that affect gene expression produced to … trait loci (QTL), specifically associations between known genomic variants and the level of gene expression in various … materials. Please visit the ASHG website  for additional information about accessing the booth. In addition, follow …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… covered Fiscal Years 2016-2020. Through a Request for Information  that is open until March 25, 2020, NIH seeks … associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine. Her efforts will also include working with … A global look at cancer genomes Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine Genomics Videos Eighty-eighth meeting: …
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.
… (ACMG) recently published guidance on incorporating genomic data into electronic health records (EHRs). EHRs are … patients and doctors and for patient health overall. As genomic information about patients becomes more and more available, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly developed polygenic risk scores webpage, which provides graphical and textual information about polygenic risk scores, describes polygenic traits, introduces how polygenic risk scores can be calculated, and explains how such scores can be interpreted.
… research collaborations to tackle major challenges in genomic and precision medicine. It will be important to have India’s genomic researchers involved in those international efforts. … novel and innovative genomic research projects. Additional information can be found in the recently issued Notice …