Archives - Ethics & Communities

Ethical Studies Funded or Co-Funded by NIGMS
NIGMS supports studies on the ethical, legal, and social implications of biomedical research related to the Institute's scientific mission.

• Pharmacogenomics and Minority Populations
   
• The Promises and Pitfalls of Native Genetic Research
   
• Informed Consent for Studies Involving Surgical Patients

Health Disparities Supplements Funded or Co-Funded by NIGMS
These awards are intended to foster research aimed at understanding whether pharmacogenetic differences exist among racial and ethnic groups.

• Study of Pharmacogenetics in Ethnically Diverse Groups
   
• Han Chinese-American DNA Repository and Community Consultation
   
• Beta-Blocker Pharmacogenetics in Ethnic Populations
   
• Mexican American Community Consultation Process