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Advancing Research and Privacy Protections

Advancing Research and Privacy Protections

The responsible use of large-scale data to advance genetics and genomics research incorporates protections preserving the confidentiality of personal genetic information. ASHG asserts core privacy principles should be applied to all research, regardless of the funding source. Related: AJHG Perspective: Advancing Research and Privacy: Achievements, Challenges, and Core Principles (September 2019) Press Release: ASHG Asserts... Read More

ASHG Asserts Core Genetic Data Privacy Principles for All Research and Funding Arenas

ASHG Asserts Core Genetic Data Privacy Principles for All Research and Funding Arenas

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

Strategic Planning Update with Eric Green, NHGRI

Strategic Planning Update with Eric Green, NHGRI

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

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