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Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
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… Techniques to modify DNA in the genome have existed for several decades, but the … creating targeted mutations to the genome. 5  Large-scale genomics projects that once took many years and tens of … cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing ​ … Policy Issues …
Policies and Guidance
For most of FY20, NHGRI’s extramural program will be operating under the 2011 National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) strategic plan.
… The NHGRI is currently in the process of developing a new strategic plan which will … below. Competing Applications: Applications that address issues relevant to the strategic plan will be given the … To facilitate the implementation of this NIH-wide policy, NHGRI is very flexible in the support of early stage …
Fact Sheets
La hibridación fluorescente in situ brinda a los investigadores una manera de visualizar y mapear el material genético en las células de un individuo​.​ ​
… La hibridación fluorescente in situ (HFIS) brinda a los investigadores una manera de … hfis.jpg] ¿Qué es la HFIS? La hibridación fluorescente in situ (HFIS) brinda a los investigadores una manera de … … Preguntas Frecuentes … Hibridación fluorescente in situ … La hibridación fluorescente in situ brinda a los …
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.
… As February begins, many of us at NHGRI are working hard in preparation for the upcoming 101st meeting of the … recently received a major revamp to help researchers, policy analysts, and the public more easily find state-level … and monitoring career progression to better understand the issues and devise career support programs in the future. …  …
Staff
Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst in the Policy and Program Analysis Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
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… Rebecca Hong is a scientific program analyst for the Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB) at the National … Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Her responsibilities in PPAB include policy analysis, policy development, coding and reporting, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2018 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the success of The Cancer Genome Atlas.
… are available on the ' Establishing a 2020 Vision for Genomics ' website. NHGRI will host a Town Hall at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA on June 19, 2018, and at Stanford University in Stanford, CA on July 17, 2018. … The Genome: Unlocking …
About NHGRI
The Genomic Medicine Working Group explores and advises on issues related to the adoption of genomic medicine.
… for Human Genome Research that explores and advises on issues related to the adoption of genomic medicine. … The … outlined by the 2011 NHGRI Strategic Plan  and continued in the 2020 NHGRI Strategic Plan . The working group will … in advising NHGRI on research needed to evaluate and move genomics into routine medical practice. The working group …
Staff
Dr. Nicole Lockhart is a program director in NHGRI's Division of Genomics and Society.
… came to National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) in 2012 as a program director in the Division of Genomics and … (NCI). While at NCI, she focused on ethical, legal and policy issues related to biobanking. Her academic training is in …
Policy Issues
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions.
… sessions. … NHGRI's Table of State Statutes Related to Genomics  provides the total number of states that have enacted legislation on the topics in the database, together with a description of each topic. … bills introduced during U.S. state legislative sessions. … Policy Issues …
Policy Issues
Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
… center around human germline because editing changes made in the germline would be passed down to future generations. … … that concerns about enhancement should be managed through policy and regulation. Lastly, commenters on the issue are … changes are passed down to future generations. … Policy Issues …