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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, including human genetics and genomics research.  Joshua A. Gordon, MD, PhD, serves as the Institute’s director, overseeing an extensive research portfolio of basic and clinical research that seeks to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses, paving... Read More

One of the most challenging aspects of the pandemic has been the distance from our colleagues during a time when many of us have been eager to share our science and communicate it with each other. While this has been necessary, it has created a sense of isolation in an era when science has taken... Read More

ASHG’s Annual Meeting is the premier event for professionals in genetics and genomics worldwide. The meeting is like a microcosm of the Society as a whole: a community participating in the latest discoveries, new technology and industry-led education, networking, skill-building, and so much more. Many of these aspects translate smoothly to the virtual environment, but... Read More

Contributing Author: Anna Miller As we discover more complex breakthroughs in genetics and genomics, the need to communicate science is only increasing. The field of science communication is a vital part of the ASHG community and the Nascent Transcript had the privilege of interviewing one scientist who made the career shift from researcher to communicator.... Read More

At its annual Spring meeting April 26-27, which was held virtually, the ASHG Board of Directors discussed continued progress on the Society’s strategic goals on year-round programming; leadership on diversity, equity, and inclusion in genetics and genomics research; membership engagement; and advancing public awareness and advocacy initiatives, as well as continued attention to governance and... Read More