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Frequently Asked Questions regarding the GDS Policy expectations for NHGRI-funded genomic research.
… Frequently Asked Questions regarding the GDS Policy expectations for NHGRI-funded genomic research. … Data … according to the NIH guidance regarding scope of the GDS Policy . Investigators should consult with appropriate NHGRI … as early as possible to determine whether the GDS Policy applies to their research study. … NHGRI expects …
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NIH issues a final Genomic Data Sharing policy to speed the translation of data into knowledge, improve health and protect patient privacy.
… Health has issued a final NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) policy to promote data sharing as a way to speed the … protecting the privacy of research participants. The final policy was posted in the Federal Register Aug. 26, 2014 and … submitted for a Jan. 25, 2015, receipt date, the policy will apply to all NIH-funded, large-scale human and …
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The Social Genomics Project aims to understand what people around the world think about the intersections between genomics, genetics and society.
… Research Institute (NHGRI) are harnessing the power of social media and mobile phones to connect with research participants. … The Social Genomics Project, conducted by NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB), aims to …
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How well cancer patients fare after chemotherapy can be affected by their social interaction with other patients during treatment.
… patients fare after chemotherapy can be affected by their social interaction with other patients during treatment, … what's around them," Jeff Lienert, lead author in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch and a National … performance." Mr. Lienert set out to see if the impact of social interaction extended to cancer patients undergoing …
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Cari Young and Julie Nadel join NHGRI as public policy and education fellows.
… Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)/NHGRI Genetics and Public Policy Fellow. She will spend her first four months with the Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB) within the Division of Policy, Communications and Education (DPCE). She will then …
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Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
… Mjoseth … Laura Koehly, Ph.D., has been named chief of the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) in the … Laura Koehly, Ph.D., newly appointed chief of NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch. Credit: Ernesto Del … to increase public awareness of the branch as the home of social and behavioral science at NHGRI and as leaders in the …
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NIH submits new policy that requires all NIH-funded investigators who conduct sensitive, health-related research be issued Certificates of Confidentiality.
… the National Institutes of Health (NIH) put forth a new policy which requires that all NIH-funded investigators who … studies collecting sensitive data; however, under the new policy, as of October 1, 2017, NIH-funded researchers and … research. Compliance with the requirements of the policy will become a term and condition of award for grant …
Research Training
The NHGRI Social and Behavioral Research Branch invites recent graduates to pursue multidisciplinary training in genomics and health.
… The Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB), an intramural … in genomics and health. … Researchers in SBRB investigate social, behavioral, and ethical factors that facilitate … Trainees will work closely with internationally-recognized social and behavioral scientists, clinical investigators, and …
Professional Development Programs
The Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship is designed for individuals interested in the development and implementation of genetics-related health and research policies at a national level.
… to improve health are deeply influenced by important policy decisions at the national level. From guiding research … ASHG and NHGRI co-sponsor the Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship to give genetics/genomics professionals an opportunity to contribute to the policy-making process. The fellowship is designed as a bridge …
Careers and Training
The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities.
… The Health Disparities Unit (HDU) in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch (SBRB) of the National … interested in the study of the intersection of genomics, social determinants of health and health inequities … conduct research at the intersection of genomics and the social and behavioral sciences and train the next generation …