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Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)

The NIH is interested in advancing genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify common genetic factors that influence health and disease. For the purposes of this policy, a genome-wide association study is defined as any study of genetic variation across the entire human genome that is designed to identify genetic associations with observable traits (such as blood pressure or weight), or the presence or absence of a disease or condition. Whole genome information, when combined with clinical and other phenotype data, offers the potential for increased understanding of basic biological processes affecting human health, improvement in the prediction of disease and patient care, and ultimately the realization of the promise of personalized medicine. In addition, rapid advances in understanding the patterns of human genetic variation and maturing high-throughput, cost-effective methods for genotyping are providing powerful research tools for identifying genetic variants that contribute to health and disease. The purpose of this Website is to support the implementation of the GWAS Policy.

The NIH will continue to release additional guidance information on this site. Please e-mail GWAS@mail.nih.gov with any questions.

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Data Access Information

Policy Guidance

NIH GWAS Policy

  • NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-08-013 (11/16/2007) - Implementation Guidance and Instructions for Applicants: Policy for Sharing of Data Obtained in NIH-Supported or Conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)


  • NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-07-088 (08/28/2007) - Policy for Sharing of Data Obtained in NIH Supported or Conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)


  • Federal Register Notice (08/28/2007) (PDF - 81 KB) - Policy for Sharing of Data Obtained in NIH Supported or Conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)


How the Policy Was Developed

Background

Town Hall Meeting

Request for Public Comment

  • Federal Register Notice (11/03/2006) (PDF - 52 KB) - Request for Information (RFI): Proposed Policy for Sharing of Data Obtained in NIH Supported or Conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) Extension of Comment Period

  • NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-07-012 (10/20/2006) - Extended Comment Period for the Proposed Policy for Sharing of Data Obtained in
    NIH Supported or Conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)

  • NIH Press Release (08/30/2006) - NIH Seeks Input on Proposed Repository for Genetic Information

  • Federal Register Notice (08/30/2006) - Request for Information (RFI): Proposed Policy for Sharing of Data Obtained in NIH Supported or Conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)

  • NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-06-094 (08/30/2006) - Request for Information (RFI): Proposed Policy for Sharing of Data obtained in NIH supported or conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)

Notice to Applicants

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