Professional Guidance

Geneticists face a range of challenges and questions in the conduct of their research or clinical practice, including the use of genetic and genomic information in society and healthcare. ASHG issues professional guidance on questions emerging from working with genetic information and technology in a variety of settings. Developed either by ASHG alone or in partnership with other organizations, this information is intended to inform the genetics community, healthcare providers, and others.

ASHG Issues New Guidance Addressing Underrepresentation in Genomics Research Through Community Engagement

ASHG Issues New Guidance Addressing Underrepresentation in Genomics Research Through Community Engagement

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today published a new Guidance on community engagement as a strategy to address underrepresentation in genomics research. Appearing in today’s issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG), this new resource was developed by the Society’s Community Engagement Guidance Writing Group, comprised of members of the ASHG... Read More

ASHG Issues New Professional Guidance on Ethical and Legal Considerations for Ancient DNA Genetics and Genomics Research

ASHG Issues New Professional Guidance on Ethical and Legal Considerations for Ancient DNA Genetics and Genomics Research

Published: Thursday, August 6, 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424 press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD — The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today published a new Guidance on ancient DNA (aDNA) research to help scientists understand and integrate important ethical, legal and social considerations for this important research area. Appearing in today’s... Read More

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