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Small businesses with NHGRI grants were instrumental in contributing to the completion of the human genome sequence, redefining the future of genomics.
… by NHGRI SBIR grants allows entrepreneurs to focus more on technology building and less on scrambling for early … continuous DNA sequence ever generated. Since then, the technology has generated a 4.1 million base DNA sequence, the … Michael Smith, Ph.D., program director in the NHGRI Genome Technology Program. “Front-end money like that provided by …
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… and provision of services in clinical genetics and DNA technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … been limited. A few genes for monogenic diseases have been patented and diagnostic kits developed, but on the whole … ments of this type can be carried out without appropriate licensing and similar legislation is in place for monitoring …
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… Genome Technology Program Publications and Patents (December 2020) …
News Release
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has selected Valentina Di Francesco as the Institute’s first chief data science strategist and director of its new Office of Genomic Data Science. In this role, she will provide leadership, strategic guidance and coordination for NHGRI activities, programs and policies in genomic data science. NHGRI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Leadership Initiatives
NHGRI's strategic planning process will establish a 2020 vision for genomics aimed at accelerating scientific and medical breakthroughs.
Policies and Guidance
Text, graphics, videos, illustrations and other information on NHGRI websites are in the public domain, unless indicated.
… responsibility of the user to examine the copyright and licensing restrictions of linked pages and to secure all …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… To find information about state genetic counselor licensing laws, visit the National Society of Genetic …
Staff
Dr. Keith McKenney is a scientific review officer at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
Fact Sheets
Data used to estimate the cost of sequencing the human genome over time since the Human Genome Project.
… every two years (See: Moore's Law  [wikipedia.org]). Technology improvements that 'keep up' with Moore's Law are … graphs: Quality assessment/control for sequencing projects Technology development to improve sequencing pipelines … … Mardis E. A decade's perspective on DNA sequencing technology. Nature , 470: 198-203. 2011. [ PubMed ] Metzker …