Expert Speaker Bios

The ASHG Communications staff provides members of the press with access to our panel of experts, who are available for comment or media interviews on a range of topics and issues in human genetics. To learn more about each of the ASHG experts, please see the links to their bios below, which contain in-depth background information on their individual research interests and areas of expertise in genetics, as well as a variety of quotes, news clips, presentations and audio and video clips for each expert.

Joann Boughman, PhD ASHG Executive Vice President View Bio	Michael Dougherty, PhD ASHG Director of Education View Bio
Wylie Burke, MD, PhD ASHG Past President (2007) View Bio	Aravinda Chakravarti, PhD ASHG President (2008) View Bio
Edward McCabe, MD, PhD ASHG President-Elect (2009) View Bio	Charis Eng, MD, PhD ASHG Board of Directors View Bio
Ricki Lewis, PhD ASHG Information & Education Committee Genetics & Science Communication Expert View Bio