Early Career

Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Duke University/Duke University Medical Center ASHG: If you could go back to when you were a trainee, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself for your current career? Dr. Sullivan: Broaden your experimental portfolio. I loved the topic of my PhD thesis and my postdoc with... Read More

General Director Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Neurologicas, Lima, Peru ASHG: What are specific challenges faced by clinicians who also want to have a research career in genetics? Dr. Mazzetti: In Peru, there are few genetics residency training program; I am a neurologist and there are no formal ways to go from neurology to neurogenetics. We have developed... Read More

Policy and Communications Manager Genetics Society of America ASHG: How can trainees gain experience in your field while doing research? What steps are necessary for trainees to get involved in your field? Dr. Poston: Trainees can get experience in communication through community outreach and blogging. A key component of outreach is translating scientific concepts to... Read More

Head, Genetics and Pharmacogenetics, and Vice President Merck Research Labs ASHG: If you could go back to when you were a trainee, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself for your current career? Dr. Plenge: Embrace uncertainty. By its very nature, scientific exploration is uncertain, and the most profound observations are often unexpected.... Read More

Senior Director, Head of Genetics and Bioinformatics, Tailored Therapeutics Eli Lilly and Company ASHG: If you could go back to when you were a trainee, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself for your current career? Dr. Penny: Take every opportunity to promote yourself and your research. Reach out to otherscientists, both... Read More