Division of Genomics and Society
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The Division of Genomics and Society is a branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute that focuses on the ethical, legal, social, and societal implications of genomic research and its applications.
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| instanceOf |
organizational unit
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research division → |
| abbreviation |
DGS
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| aimsTo |
advance understanding of public attitudes toward genomics
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inform regulations and guidelines for genomic data use → promote responsible integration of genomics into health care → reduce disparities in genomic research participation → |
| collaboratesWith |
academic institutions
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other NIH institutes and centers → patient advocacy organizations → professional societies → |
| country |
United States
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| fieldOfWork |
bioethics
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ethics of genomics → genomics → health policy → legal aspects of genomics → public health genomics → science policy → social implications of genomics → |
| focusesOn |
community engagement in genomics research
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education about genomics and society → equity in access to genomic medicine → ethical implications of genomic research → genomic data privacy → informed consent in genomics → integration of genomics into clinical care → legal implications of genomic research → policy development related to genomics → social implications of genomic research → societal implications of genomic applications → |
| hasResearchProgram |
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program
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| locatedIn |
Bethesda, Maryland
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NIH campus → |
| mission |
to inform policy and practice related to genomics and society
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to study and address the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic research and its applications → |
| operatedBy |
National Human Genome Research Institute
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| parentOrganization |
National Human Genome Research Institute
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National Institutes of Health → |
| partOf |
National Human Genome Research Institute
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| supports |
interdisciplinary research teams
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policy-relevant genomics research → research on ethical, legal and social implications of genomics → |
| topic |
direct-to-consumer genetic testing
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genomic biobanking policies → genomic literacy → genomics and health disparities → return of genomic research results → |
| website |
https://www.genome.gov/about-nhgri/Division-of-Genomics-and-Society
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Human Genome Project
("Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications program")
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Division of Genomics and Society
("Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Research Program")
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National Human Genome Research Institute
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