Division of Genomics and Society
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The division also:
- Assesses the need for research and research training regarding these societal issues, determines program priorities and recommends funding levels.
- Prepares reports and analyses to assist institute staff and advisory groups to carry out their responsibilities.
- Collaborates with the other NHGRI extramural research divisions to consider the societal implications of NHGRI research initiatives and to establish a balance of resources, personnel, and research and training budgets to achieve NHGRI goals.
- Provides expert advice to the director of NHGRI and the Senior Advisor to the Director for Genomics and Society, and to other senior NHGRI staff on various aspects of the societal issues raised by genomics.
- Collaborates with other National Institutes of Health Institutes and Centers, and other national and international agencies and entities, and maintains an awareness of research efforts in relevant program areas.
Programs
Working Group
Acting Division Director
Mark Guyer, Ph.D.
E-mail: guyerm@exchange.nih.gov
Program Director
Jean McEwen, J.D., Ph.D.
E-mail: mcewenj@mail.nih.gov
Social Science Analyst
Joy Boyer
E-mail: boyerj@exhange.nih.gov
Health Sciences Administrator
Nicole Lockhart, Ph.D.
E-mail: lockhani@mail.nih.gov
Program Analyst
Kathie Sun
E-mail: sunky@mail.nih.gov
Support Staff
Patricia Brown
E-mail: brownpatr@mail.nih.gov
Address
Division of Genomics and Society
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
5635 Fishers Lane
Suite 4080, MSC 9305
Bethesda, MD 20892-9305
Phone: (301) 496-7531
Fax: (301) 480-2770
Last Updated: December 17, 2012