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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Genomic Data Sharing Policy includes expectations for how researchers should obtain, share and access genomic data from human and non-human sources. As a leader in genomics, including relevant policy development and implementation, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) encourages data sharing practices that go beyond the NIH expectations.
… Ganguly, Ph.D. … The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Genomic Data Sharing Policy includes expectations for how researchers should obtain, share and access genomic data from human and non-human sources. As a leader in …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 3, 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, the 2020 Genomic Innovator Awards and more.
… of the central challenges in biology is understanding how genomic variation affects genome function to influence … multiple funding opportunities to establish the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium , the … and she continues to play a key role in data sharing policy development and implementation as co-chair of NHGRI’s …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green spotlights the Genome Statute and Legislation Database, which recently received a major revamp to help researchers, policy analysts, and the public more easily find state-level legislation related to genomics.
… All the best,  … Building a vertically integrated genomic learning health system: The biobank at the Colorado … Colorado; that grant is part of the Investigator-Initiated Genomic Medicine Research Program ( PAR-18-735 ). …  As … recently received a major revamp to help researchers, policy analysts, and the public more easily find state-level …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions. … Policy Issues …
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.
… on increasing the diversity of the next generation of genomic researchers. The NHGRI Diversity Action Plan (DAP) … initiatives, including the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science, genome-sequencing centers, and model … Library of Medicine (NLM) is proposing a change in policy related to its Sequence Read Archive (SRA). The SRA …
Policy Issues
Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
… health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas. … Policy Issues …
Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
… that concerns about enhancement should be managed through policy and regulation. Lastly, commenters on the issue are … because changes are passed down to future generations. … Policy Issues …
Genomics and Medicine
The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group has compiled a list of interesting advances.
… The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group  (GMWG) is compiling a list of … interesting advances and helpful educational resources in genomic medicine. To submit notable accomplishments for … GMWG published the following notable accomplishments: 2023 Genomic Medicine Year in Review 2022 Genomic Medicine Year in …
Staff
Dr. Dave Kaufman is a program director Division of Genomics and Society​ at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… related to the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research. Dr. Kaufman serves as the primary ELSI … Kaufman focuses on ELSI Research Program grants related to Genomic Healthcare and the integration of genomic information … … Dave Kaufman, Ph.D. … Dave Kaufman, return of results policy, ethical legal and social implications, genomic …
Policy Issues
Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
… it does have restrictions through legislation and NIH policy. The Appropriations Act of 2016, passed in December … the public have diverse about germline genome editing. … Policy Issues …