Newsletter

As an ASHG member you have access to countless career resources. No matter what career stage you are at, whether it be trainee, undergraduate, post-doc or a head of a lab, the Society has you covered. Over the past year, the Society has continued to find ways to invest in programs, resources, and tools to... Read More

As part of its continued investment and support of ASHG current and future members, the Society regularly seeks, values, and uses your input.  Most recently, a major triennial membership survey in early January of 2022 shows continued strong support and value in the Society’s many programs and highlights potential new directions.  Along with your participation... Read More

Last month, ASHG launched the new Advocacy Certificate for Human Genetics and Genomics Trainees (ACGT) program. ACGT is a competitive, year-long program aimed at providing trainee ASHG members pursuing a research or clinical career with an introduction to science policy and human genetics and genomics advocacy. The program is a Government and Public Advocacy Committee... Read More

The National Institute of Aging (NIA) leads NIH’s research on the biological, clinical, behavioral and social aspects of aging. Dr. Richard Hodes has served as director of the institute since 1993.  We spoke with Dr. Hodes recently about NIA’s priorities, the institute’s investments in human genetics and genomics research, and NIA’s commitment to addressing structural... Read More

Despite a second year of pandemic challenges, this year proved to be a remarkable year for science, human genetics and the Society. First, the world saw science take center stage with the roll out of a safe and effective vaccine in record time. As we know, that milestone was only the most visible achievement driven... Read More