Trainee Newsletter

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

Written by Nascent Transcript writer Sandra Smieszek August 2018  Longevity–an individual’s lifespan under ideal conditions–and healthy aging are among the most complex phenotypes studied to date. Human lifespan varies greatly, with life expectancy ranging from 47.5 in Sierra Leone to 79.8 in the United States and 87.2 years in Monaco. Currently, the world is home... Read More