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NIH will hold a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with members of its NHGRI Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program.
… Anything" (AMA) with members of the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) Ethical, Legal and Social … Implications Research Program, a part of the Division of Genomics and Society. … Impact on Society Members of the … with diverse communities to ensure that the benefits of genomics are available fairly across our society? What are …
The Informed Consent Resource
Explore genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and guidance on how to approach them.
… This webpage discusses genomics-relevant considerations for informed consent and … about the risks and benefits of participating in a research project. … The informed consent process and consent … of the investigation, and whether the study team will be responsible for providing updates to participants regarding …
Research at NHGRI
The Social and Behavioral Research Branch conducts research to apply genomic discoveries to improve health and clinical care.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) aims to develop optimal approaches for … families. We conduct research at the intersection of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences and train the … of genomic discovery We approach research with a social genomics lens. We study a diverse group of disorders and seek …
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 … and accomplishments from the institute and the field of genomics.  …  After more than a decade, The Cancer Genome … 15, 2018 and can be submitted here . …  The All of Us  Research Program, a historic effort to gather data from one …
Diversity Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research capabilities and discoveries in two innovative research projects; and 2) enhancing the size and quality of the available genomics workforce.
… (UTRGV) has established a Diversity Center for Genome Research that will build UTRGV’s genomics research capacity by 1) expanding genomic research … and 2) enhancing the size and quality of the available genomics workforce. … Build research capacity by expanding …
Research Funding
Fosters basic and applied research on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research. ​
… The Centers of Excellence in ELSI Research bring investigators from multiple disciplines … and social issues related to advances in genetics and genomics.  … Since its creation in 1990, the ELSI Research … Research Report of the First Community Consultation on the Responsible Collection and Use of Samples for Genetic …
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Researchers with support from NIH will conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
… support from the National Institutes of Health to conduct research into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's … medical centers that have been at the forefront of research in Alzheimer's genetics: University of Pennsylvania, … Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), both part of NIH. The first phase …
News Release
NIH submits new policy that requires all NIH-funded investigators who conduct sensitive, health-related research be issued Certificates of Confidentiality.
… 13, 2016, was to strengthen privacy protections law for research participants. The new law specifically requires … is collected from participants as part of federally-funded research. … To implement one of the law's privacy provisions, … who conduct sensitive, health-related human subjects research be issued Certificates of Confidentiality . …
Research at NHGRI
NHGRI center focused on computationally intensive approaches to analyze large-scale genomic data and identifying genetic contributions to human disease.
… The Center for Genomics and Data Science Research focuses on the development and application of … genetics and computer science to identify genetic variants responsible for increased susceptibility to disease and …
Research Funding
NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health.
… NHGRI's programs and projects support research in one of six domains to advance the field of genomics and improve human health. … $1000 Genome Program Genetic Association Information Network (GAIN) Genomics and Randomized Trials Network (GARNET) Genomics of …