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ASHG Welcomes 2016-17 Fellows in Genetics Policy and Education

ASHG Welcomes 2016-17 Fellows in Genetics Policy and Education

Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Communications Manager 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org For Immediate Release Thursday, September 1, 2016 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time BETHESDA, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is pleased to welcome the 2016-2017 ASHG-National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Fellows in Genetics & Public Policy and Genetics & Education. Christa L.... Read More

ASHG Announces 2016 Winners of National DNA Day Essay Contest

ASHG Announces 2016 Winners of National DNA Day Essay Contest

Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Communications Manager 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org For Immediate Release Monday, April 25, 2016 12:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time (UTC-05:00) Contest Invites High School Students to Examine Important Genetics Concepts BETHESDA, MD – In commemoration of National DNA Day, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) hosted the 2016 DNA Day Essay Contest... Read More

Career Interview: Marnie Gelbart, PhD

Career Interview: Marnie Gelbart, PhD

Director of Program Development and National Initiatives Personal Genetics Education Project, Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School ASHG: What non-scientific skills (communication, artistry, athleticism, etc.) are important for your job? Were any of these skills unexpected assets for you? Dr. Gelbart: Communication skills are key. It is of course important to find accessible and relatable ways... Read More

Career Interview: Elizabeth Kong, PhD

Career Interview: Elizabeth Kong, PhD

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 non-scientists.... Read More

ASHG Announces 2015 Winners of National DNA Day Essay Contest

ASHG Announces 2015 Winners of National DNA Day Essay Contest

Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Communications Manager 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org For Immediate Release Friday, April 24, 2015 12:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time (UTC-05:00) Contest Invites High School Students to Examine Important Genetics Concepts BETHESDA, MD – In commemoration of National DNA Day, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) hosted its 10th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest to... Read More

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