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Table 1 Specific requirements of the IC document to the MGSP

From: Ethical considerations of research policy for personal genome analysis: the approach of the Genome Science Project in Japan

Key issues

Description

Research purpose

• Explanation of personal genome research

• Description of whole-genome/exome sequencing, if applicable

• Description of general research purposes of genotype-phenotype information

Collaborations with external institutions

• List of names of relevant institutions and principle investigators in the MGSP

Data sharing

• Description of significance and purpose of data sharing

• Two levels of access to national/public databases

Withdrawal of consent

• Inability of withdrawal of consent for data use after they are registered to databases

Risk assessment and management

• Physical interventions

• Explanation of associated ethical, legal and social issues

• Genetic counseling