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Research on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomics

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The National Institutes of Health, through the National Human Genome Research Institute, is issuing a forecast for a Notice of Funding Opportunity focused on the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics. This initiative aims to support research that examines how the integration of genomic technology into biomedical research and medical practice impacts individuals, institutions, and society. The goal is to anticipate and address the challenges created by new genomic data and technical advances to improve overall human health and well-being. This forecast serves as a preliminary notice to allow potential applicants from various academic disciplines to establish collaborations and develop robust projects before the formal solicitation is released. Interested parties can contact the Division of Genomics and Society for further information. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541720 and is intended to foster comprehensive, replicable research findings across a wide array of scholarly fields.

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NHGRI seeks applications on ethical, legal, social implications of genomics advancements and impacts.

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health
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Division of Genomics and Society

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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications related to the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomics. Genomics has the potential to improve human health and well-being. Driven by advances in technology and analysis, genomics is being integrated into large swaths of biomedical research and medical practice and is impacting society more broadly than ever.

The wide reach of genomics highlights the need to anticipate and address the ethical, legal, and social implications created by new knowledge, data, and technical advances. The NHGRI and partner Institutes, Centers, and Offices support research to identify, examine, and address the impact of genomics on individuals, institutions, and society.  

This forecast is not a solicitation for applications. This forecast is being provided to allow potential applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects.

Applications from a wide array of academic disciplines are encouraged to foster replicable approaches that yield comprehensive and robust findings. 

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