Division of Genomics and Society
The Division of Genomics and Society is responsible for exploring societal issues related to genomics, incorporating and extending the institute's Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) research program and integrating NHGRI-wide activities in these areas.
Education and Community Involvement Branch
NHGRI branch responsible for education and community involvement programs to increase understanding of genomics and its ethical, legal, and social issues.
Policy and Program Analysis Branch
NHGRI branch responsible for policy development and analysis related to advances in genomics research.
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program
Fosters basic and applied research on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic and genomic research. ​
Division Staff
Leadership
Lawrence Brody, Ph.D.
- Director
- Division of Genomics and Society
Program Directors
Dave Kaufman, Ph.D.
- Program Director
- Division of Genomics and Society
Nicole C. Lockhart, Ph.D.
- Program Director
- ELSI Research Branch
Rene Sterling, Ph.D., M.H.A.
- Program Director
- Division of Genomics and Society
Sheethal Jose, Ph.D.
- Program Director
- Division of Genomics and Society
Program Staff
Tasha A. Stewart
- Program Assistant
- Division of Genomics and Society
Jesus Aguilar Pinzon, B.A
- Program Specialist
- Division of Genomics and Society
Last updated: July 9, 2024