The eMERGE Network conducts projects to further our aims of developing methods and best practices for utilization of the electronic medical record (EMR) as a tool for genomic research. In addition to our workgroups the below projects span both discovery and implementation of genomics research. Click on a project to learn more about the ongoing efforts across the Network.
Genomics
- eMERGE data sets, counts, and pharmocogenomics
Phenotyping
- Cohort discovery using the electronic health records, phenotypes over eMERGE
Ethical considerations & privacy
- Consent, privacy, ethical, legal, and social implications
eMERGEseq
- Phase III custom sequencing panel, CLIA certified for returnable results
EHR Integration
- Methods and processes surrounding integration of results into patient’s electronic health records
Patient and provider information & outcomes
- Surveys, patient education, recruitment, outcomes assessment in genomic medicine research