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The Genomics Landscape
In the November 3, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the important genomics legacy of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program as it comes to an end.
… anticipated new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy will go into effect in just under three months, … for both the new policy and the long-standing NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy; this includes the provision of … of humanity and, therefore, has the largest amount of genomic diversity. However, the genomes of people living in …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 12, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green talks about the 20-year anniversary of the publications that reported the draft human genome sequence.
… of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and Dr. Alondra Nelson will serve as OSTP … ensure that all members of society benefit equitably from genomic advances, with particular attention given to the … need to advance policies that require equitable access to genomic resources, generate educational materials for a wide …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2018 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the success of The Cancer Genome Atlas.
… has been hugely successful in its mission to catalog the genomic changes underlying multiple cancer types. Ambitious … as a three-year pilot study that focused on studying the genomic changes in three types of human cancers: brain, lung, … that it surpassed that goal, eventually analyzing the genomic underpinnings of 33 different types of cancer, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 7, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, Dr. Eric Green details NHGRI's new agenda on enhancing genomics workforce diversity.
… and to pursuing exciting opportunities in genomics. The Genomic Medicine Working Group of the National Advisory … from the past year that reported significant advances in genomic medicine. This is the second consecutive “year in … lines, generated using NHGRI funds. Exceptions to this new policy will only be granted for compelling scientific …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… databases within 24 hours of being generated. This policy of open access to the genome has been a core ethos of … with the human genome would limit the integration of genomic medicine into health care because of either … the same types of impediments to the implementation of genomic medicine as a patent that is exclusively licensed. To …
MINC
Use the resources to help you design an education program or policy for your setting.
… the resources to help you design an education program or policy for your setting.  Resource Title Type Cost Action … Paid DNA Interactive Online Free Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Nursing Competencies: For Nurses With Graduate Degrees Booklet Free Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Nursing: Competencies, Curricula Guidelines, and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the November 4, 2021 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., details how NHGRI researchers are emphasizing the need for diversity in genomics.
… 10: January 10, 2022, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Prediction: Genomic discoveries will lead to curative therapies involving genomic modifications for dozens of genetic diseases. … published a commentary in the journal Human Genetics and Genomic Advances that details the need for diversity and a …
Educational Resources
Genomics refers to the study of the entire genome of an organism whereas genetics refers to the study of a particular gene.
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2018 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the recent launch of the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award.
… of the larger consortium. Despite these hurdles, many genomic investigators start their careers as members of such … NHGRI recently launched a new program - the NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award  - that aims to assist 'team science' … work that falls within NHGRI priority areas. The NHGRI Genomic Innovator Award will take a 'people-based' approach. …
Policies and Guidance
​A site map listing all pages on genome.gov, the official website of the National Human Genome Research Institute.