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News Release
The NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship prepares scientists for careers in science policy.
… … NHGRI-ASHG Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship, policy issues in genomics, Cristina Kapustij … The NHGRI-ASHG …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., introduces us to new scientific director Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., his background and prior accomplishments.
… for a Just and Equitable Future.” Justice and equity issues are embedded in the complex questions about utility, … ideas and methods are essential to addressing these issues. ELSIcon welcomes proposals for panels, papers, and …
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Chris Gunter, Ph.D., as a senior advisor for genomics engagement. In this role, Dr. Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public about genomics and genomic medicine.
… Gunter will advise the NHGRI director and the institute on issues and challenges associated with engaging the public … people make decisions when they are faced with scientific issues, including genetics and genomics,” said Dr. Gunter. … and adapting to behavior changes associated with genetics issues.” We know that just providing more knowledge doesn’t …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. details the upcoming appointment of acting NHGRI Deputy Director, Vence Bonham Jr., J.D. and what it means for the institute.
… Vence is familiar with NHGRI’s long-standing leadership on issues related to diversity in genomics. Most recently, he …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., spotlights the NHGRI Extramural Research Program and how it takes a dynamic approach to it's research portfolio to help foster groundbreaking advances in genomics.
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on the legacy the LINCS program leaves as it has completed its goal of creating a large-scale, systematically generated molecular and cellular dataset.
… synthesis; adaptation in modern biology and genetics; issues of race and genetic exceptionalism; the status of the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2021 issue of the Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. notes that a number of individuals with strong ties to NHGRI have been nominated and/or appointed to serve on the White House Science Team.
… each willing to foster sustained attention to these issues in their research institutions and training programs; …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… is also necessary to understand ethical, legal and social issues including utilization of genomic information, access … some of the most profound ethical, legal and social issues of our time. To help accomplish this goal, on June 27, … investigate what is being done to address health disparity issues. The NIH Academy trains future researchers and …
Policy Issues
Scientific institutions are developing recommendations to support the responsible use of human gene-editing research.
… editing, germline modifications, somatic cell therapy, societal implications, international perspectives, governance, and issues related to equity and access to technology. On … trials, there are still safety, technical, and ethical issues barring the wide application of this technology in …
Policy Issues
Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.
… the  Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues  and the  National Academies of Sciences, Engineering … For additional resources about the ethics, governance and societal implications of synthetic biology, please refer to …  (Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues) … What can synthetic biology do? … What is the …