May 2016

In 2016, the Parliament of Canada debated bill S-201, the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act, which would ensure that all Canadians can benefit from genetics-based clinical advances without fear of genetic discrimination. ASHG has long supported the establishment of strong protections against genetic discrimination worldwide, and as such, advocated in favor of S-201. The bill was signed... Read More

Head of Genome Sciences, Associate Professor in Human Genetics McGill University and Genome Quebec Innovation Centre ASHG: If you could go back to when you were a trainee, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself for your current career? Dr. Ragoussis: Decide early on whether you want a career in academia, industry, or... Read More

Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Communications Manager 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org For Immediate Release Monday, May 16, 2016 1:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time (UTC-05:00) BETHESDA, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) opposes the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) newly revised Regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and under the Genetic Information... Read More

Senior Director of Translational Genomics, Broad Institute (Genomics Platform) ASHG: How have interdisciplinary approaches benefited your work? Dr. Lennon: I have found that what I assumed to be a completely unrelated set of interests in photography and graphic design, are actually very helpful for my day-to-day job. Specifically, the ability to communicate complex concepts/workflows/technologies using images... Read More

Training & Development Committee member Chris Nowak interviewed Tim Frayling, PhD, about the role of big data in genetics. May 2016 The UK Biobank offers a unique open access resource with records of 500,000 people aged 40-69 years who, between 2006-2010, underwent detailed measurements, including genotyping, biochemical tests and lifestyle questionnaires, and who have been followed up... Read More