John P. Doucet, PhD, is a member of the GENE Network and member of the ASHG Public Education & Awareness Committee. He is a genetics professor and Dean of Sciences and Technology at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He is also a technical writer and educator, having created scientific writing courses for undergraduates and... Read More
ASHG recently engaged with members and the public through Twitter by sharing facts about each human chromosome throughout the month of April. As a follow-up activity, ASHG organized the Chromosome Clash, a March Madness-style bracket for followers to vote on their favorite chromosome. Chromosome 18 beat out all 23 other chromosomes to emerge as champion, thanks... Read More
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), is pleased to announce continued support from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and H3Africa for the ASHG Developing Country Awards Program. Through their continued support, an additional 25 genetics trainees and/or early- to mid-career investigators who are currently working in developing countries within Africa will be... Read More
Shortly after the first cases of the novel coronavirus were reported, human geneticists around the world began to collaborate on investigating the host genetic determinants of COVID-19 susceptibility. Led by Andrea Ganna, PhD, and Mark Daly, PhD, at the Institute of Molecular Medicine, Finland, the COVID-19 Host Genetics Initiative currently has about 160 registered studies... Read More
On May 7, ASHG partnered with the National Hispanic Medical Association to participate in their Twitter chat on precision medicine. ASHG Public Engagement and Advocacy Committee member Kenneth Ramos, MD, PhD answered questions about the All of Us Research Program. Dr. Ramos is the executive director of the Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston... Read More
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