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The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green describes the evolution of the NHGRI Intramural Research program over the last three decades talks about its future in conducting truly exceptional basic, translational, and clinical genomics research.
… month’s social media campaign, Healthcare Professionals’ Genomics Education Week , was a huge success. Dozens of … participants convened virtually to discuss the role of genomics in patient care, covering topics such as rare … by many genetic factors and disease development. This research was funded by NIH with a grant to Steven Henikoff, …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. talks about the NIH UNITE program's goal to end structural racism in biomedical research.
… about highlighting progress in areas that influence the genomics research enterprise — from efforts to end structural racism … reminders. As mentioned in last month’s issue of The Genomics Landscape , Dan Kastner M.D., Ph.D., has announced …
News Release
The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… testing of women with family histories of breast cancer, genomics is rapidly becoming a fixture in our lives. Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, a … from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research, will be held on June 5 - 7, 2017 by The Jackson …
News Release
NHGRI will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases.
… fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of … part of NIH, today launched the Centers for Common Disease Genomics (CCDG), which will use genome sequencing to explore … of a complementary program, the Centers for Mendelian Genomics (CMG), which will continue investigating the genomic …
For Patients and Families
Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human origin, in which the researcher directly interacts with human subjects.
… Clinical research is research conducted with human subjects, or material of human … Clinical researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are developing advanced methods … in the research project (See: Informed Consent for Genomics Research ). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
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.
… from home. If you are seeking some virtual connections to genomics, I would like to offer some “remote learning” … Director) and I answered questions about bioethics and genomics research on Twitter as part of #AskDrGenome . Meanwhile, the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, reflects on the twelve years of groundbreaking research by the Clinical Sequencing Evidence-generating Research (CSER) consortium.
… Finally, the first issue of my monthly newsletter – The Genomics Landscape – was in October 2013 . Happy 10th … significant role of VNTRs in human traits. This research was funded by NIH through a grant to Steven … The HPP partners have adopted GA4GH principles, enabling responsible genomic data sharing within a human rights …
News Release
NHGRI appointed Carolyn Hutter, Ph.D., director of the Division of Genome Sciences, which researches human genome function in health and disease.
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has appointed Carolyn Hutter, … the position with extensive experience leading large-scale genomics research programs. Most recently, she co-managed The … of the genomic basis of human disease. She will be responsible for overseeing the funding and support of a …
Policy Issues
Federally-funded research with human participants must comply with regulations that protect the rights and welfare of the participants.
… participants in biomedical, clinical and social-behavioral research can provide insights and discoveries that could not … supported by the United States government, including any genomics research funded by or carried out at NIH, is subject … For more information about the revisions as they relate to genomics research, see: Highlights of Revisions to the …
Clinical Research
A study for patients with unexpected genetic results
… testing done for some other reason. … The Genomic Services Research Program (GSRP) is a study of people with "secondary … result, please consider partnering with us on this research. Together we hope to understand the health impacts … … Service Head … Genetic Counselors … Annotation Support … Research Assistants and Coordinators … A study for patients …