Public Policy

Genetic counselors are a key part of the delivery of genetic testing in healthcare across the United States, and it is essential that their services are accessible to patients. ASHG strongly supports the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act. Related: ASHG News: H.R. 7083: Improving Access to Genetic Counseling (December 2018) Letter to House Leaders... Read More

The Association of Molecular Pathology speaks out against gene patenting. Read More

ASHG supports policies that enable a productive and safe working environment for all scientific professionals. The Society is committed to promoting a harassment-free workplace for geneticists, and believes that science can only achieve its goals when we are able to fully engage the minds, talent, and perspectives of all who wish to participate. Related: Letter... Read More

Six months into the Genetics & Public Policy Fellowship: 2018-19 Fellow Eve Granatosky shares her experience so far. Read More

Genetics & Public Policy Fellow Eve Granatosky shares her experience at AAAS 2019 this month in Washington, DC. Read More