Published: Thursday, September 5, 2019, 11:00 a.m U.S. Central Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan, 301.634.7346, press@ashg.org Society Affirms Importance of Shared Genetic Data for Medical Advancement ROCKVILLE, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today affirmed the crucial role of genetic and genomic data sharing to advance medicine and health research, and asserted... Read More
September 2019 As part of the Society’s commitment to advance genetics and genomics research and support our diverse and active community, ASHG has a had a Code of Ethics for many years. In May 2019, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to add new Professional Conduct standards to the Code of Ethics. The addition affirms the... Read More
September 2019 As ASHG begins to implement its new Vision and Strategic Plan, there is a renewed focus on driving the global reach and impact of human genetics and genomics research. Including geneticists from around the world in the Society enhances our sense of community, strengthens the productive international collaborations already in place, and helps accurately... Read More
Outside Voices: National Human Genome Research Institute Director Eric Green, MD, PhD September 2019 ASHG: You have reflected on how essential strategic planning has been to NHGRI’s achievements over the past three decades. What’s changed the most from the institute’s early plans to today’s? What are some exciting or thought-provoking questions so far from today’s community?... Read More
Executive Update: Mona Miller, Executive Director September 2019 One essential role of professional scientific societies is to build and foster community – communities that advance scientific knowledge, health, and society. ASHG has been a leader in service to the genetics and genomics community for more than 70 years. To thrive, healthy communities are also ever... Read More
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