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  • NIH Sep 17, 2018 | R01

    Genomics, Biometrics and Identity

    Principal Investigator(s): FARAHANY, NITA A, KATSANIS, SARA HUSTON (contact);

    Institution: LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO

    FOA Number: PA-17-444

    Abstract

    Public Health Relevance Section Policies in the U.S. increasingly rely upon genomic information as a biometric to inform visa application processes, by verifying biological relationship claims or statehood claims, and broad DNA collection from non-criminals may help with missing persons, disaster victim, and terrorism investigations. The societal implications of these genomic applications are broad, with benefits and risks to the individuals undergoing testing, the communities in which they live, and the nation at large. This study will highlight the benefits and challenges of incorporating genomic information into policies, examining (1) how genomics is integrated into border processes, (2) the implications of new genomic tools to be implemented in the near future, and (3) perspectives on approaches to protect autonomy and privacy interests of individuals while maintaining the integrity of the genomic data and processes essential for national security.

    FUNDING AGENCY:

    Funder:
    NIH

    Institute:
    NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE

    Funding Type:
    R01

    Project Number:
    R01HG009923

    Start Date:
    Sep 17, 2018

    End Date:
    Jun 30, 2021

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