Public Policy

In the American Journal of Human Genetics this week, ASHG affirms its support for a woman’s right to make her own reproductive decisions, particularly upon learning that her fetus has a genetic or congenital disorder. The Society also articulates its support for laws that enable human fetal tissue research to proceed with appropriate oversight, within... Read More

ASHG partners with many professional societies and organizations on a multitude of issues important to the biomedical research community. Related Diversity and Inclusion Efforts AAAS community letter: supporting Congressional resolutions to denounce anti-Asian discrimination as related to COVID-19 (April 2020) American Institute of Physics community letter: opposing the elimination of federal training programs related to... Read More

Posted by: Samata (Sammy) Katta, PhD, Genetics & Public Policy Fellow As the ASHG/NHGRI Genetics & Public Policy Fellow for 2019-2020, I’ve completed my first rotation at the National Human Genome Research Institute and have recently started my second rotation on Capitol Hill. I’ve been working with the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee,... Read More

Continued funding and public support are essential for driving progress in genetics and genomics research. ASHG is committed to supporting members and the greater community in advocating for research to policymakers. Related: ASHG Comments: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Listening Session (August 2021) AJHG Perspective: Advocating for Genetics and Genomics Research to Policymakers... Read More