Trainee Newsletter

Written by Nascent Transcript writer Kathryn Vaillancourt The invention of the CRISPR/Cas9 system for gene editing has revolutionized the way we study molecular genetics. Labs all over the world are adapting this system to delete, mutate, or replace segments of DNA to study the effects on cell functioning and disease, but what if your research... Read More

Written by Nascent Transcript writer Jennifer Zieba November 2018  Public interest in genetics and its uses is growing, and acknowledging this increase, several events at this year’s ASHG Annual Meeting went beyond research and addressed topics involving genetics education and public communication. These events reflect ASHG’s effort to not only promote genomic education but also... Read More

Written by Burcu Darst, ASHG Training and Development Committee Member, Nascent Transcript Lead November 2018  The 2018 Rally for Medical Research took place on September 12-13 in Washington, D.C., in the midst of the fiscal year 2019 budget negotiations for the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). As representatives of ASHG trainees, Lauren Tindale, PhD,... Read More

Policy and Advocacy Activities at ASHG 2018 November 2018  One of the many opportunities afforded by this year’s ASHG Annual Meeting in San Diego was the chance to highlight important policy issues affecting genetics, as well as learn more about the Society’s efforts in policy and advocacy. I attended two sessions at this year’s meeting... Read More

Written by Nascent Transcript writer Brooke Wolford November 2018  What scientific themes did you identify at the ASHG 2018 Annual Meeting? You may remember several themes, including the need for genetics research in diverse populations, the power of large cohorts like the UK Biobank, and the applications of polygenic risk scores (PRS). A PRS, sometimes... Read More