Genome Meeting Slims Down: From Secret to Speedy Public Affair
Published Date: 6/5/2025
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Summary
The National Human Genome Research Institute changed its big June meeting from two days to just one, now happening on June 18, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. Instead of being a secret online event, it’s now open to everyone and you can join in person or online. This means more people can tune in and get involved without extra costs or time commitments.
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Meeting shortened to one day
You no longer need to plan for a two-day meeting on June 18–19, 2025. The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research was changed from June 18, 2025 at 01:00 p.m. through June 19, 2025 at 04:00 p.m. to a one-day meeting on June 18, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 04:00 p.m., reducing the time commitment required to participate.
Meeting opened to public with virtual access
You can now join the meeting in person or online because it changed from a closed virtual meeting to an open meeting held in person and virtually. To attend virtually use the link: https://www.genome.gov/about-nhgri/Institute-Advisors/National-Advisory-Council-for-Human-Genome-Research.
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