Genome Meeting Gets Date Shuffle – Nothing to See Here
Published Date: 4/8/2026
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Summary
The National Human Genome Research Institute changed the dates and times for its big advisory meeting in May 2026. The open session is now on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the closed session is on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plus, you can watch the open session online! This update mainly affects researchers and the public interested in genome science, with no new costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Open Session Videocast Available
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research open session is scheduled for May 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the open session will be videocast online at https://videocast.nih. You can watch the open session remotely via that link.
Partial Closure Limits Public Access
The meeting is partially closed to the public: the closed session is scheduled for May 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., meaning that portion will not be open for public attendance or viewing.
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