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News Release
American Indians and Alaska Natives IRB training programs at NIH ensure the welfare of people participating in federally regulated research.
… Review Board (IRB) training program for American Indians and Alaska Natives at the National Institutes of Health … of the 3.5-month program, they discussed challenging ethical questions from the real world and tailored research … in the research I conduct on maternal and child health issues," Dr. Around Him said. Dr. Hull credits Naomi Lee, …
Talking Glossary
Una enfermedad (o afección) compleja, cuando se analiza en el contexto de la genética, refleja un trastorno que se produce por las contribuciones de múltiples variantes genómicas y genes además de influencias considerables del entorno físico y social.
… además de influencias considerables del entorno físico y social. … A complex disease (or condition), when discussed in … from the contributions of multiple genomic variants and genes in conjunction with significant influences of the physical and social environment. For this reason, complex diseases are …
Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… advances of this research to benefit everyone more equally and improve health equity, it is important that the diversity … of the population. It is also necessary to understand ethical, legal and social issues including utilization of genomic …
The Genomics Landscape
In the July 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes the inaugural class of the ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program.
… I just returned from a productive and jam-packed trip to Australia, during which I received an … Partnerships and Broadening Perspectives to Advance Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Research …
About NHGRI
The Genomic Data Science Working Group facilitates engagement of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on genomics and data science issues.
… Advisory Council for Human Genome Research on complex issues at the interface between genomics and data science. … The NHGRI Genomic Data Science Working … been charged with providing input to the NHGRI Director and other institute leaders about relevant trans-National …
The Genomics Landscape
In the August 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes Marcus G. Hodges as the new Intramural Training Office Director.
… It may be summer, but things are incredibly busy for me and NHGRI! Last month, I visited Australia for a week, during … and depth of genetics and genomics research and its ethical and societal implications. The series began in July … The symposium convened experts from the biological and social sciences to clarify and contextualize — but not …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2018 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the success of The Cancer Genome Atlas.
… was particularly meaningful to me as a St. Louis native and a former medical student, graduate student, postdoctoral trainee, and faculty member at Washington University School of … life have their origins at Washington University, and I am grateful for my extensive ties to this outstanding …
Research at NHGRI
The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases.
… The Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Disease Genomics Branch (MCIDGB) studies the genomic and social determinants of complex diseases. … Investigators …
News Release
NIH submits new policy that requires all NIH-funded investigators who conduct sensitive, health-related research be issued Certificates of Confidentiality.
… new policy, as of October 1, 2017, NIH-funded researchers and their institutions will automatically be issued a … with the requirements of the policy will become a term and condition of award for grant recipients collecting … characteristics of research subjects in response to legal demands, such as subpoenas. More information on the new …
Genetic Disorders
Autism is characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
… group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or severely limited activities and …