How the Virtual ASHG Career Fair Helped Me: Interview with Kritika Shankar
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May 2021
A Chat with Robin Aguilar
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Supporting Federally Funded Research
Genetics research is providing remarkable insights into the human genome and how this knowledge can be translated into healthcare advances. This scientific progress relies on continued public investment in biomedical research. ASHG supports the robust, predictable, sustainable federal funding of research to fuel scientific advances. Related: Written Testimony to Senate Appropriations LHHS Subcommittee (May 2023)... Read More
The Economic Impact and Functional Applications of Human Genetics & Genomics
A new report commissioned by ASHG examines how human genetics and genomics is growing the U.S. economy and becoming increasingly integrated in healthcare and society. The new report, titled “The Economic Impact and Functional Applications of Human Genetics and Genomics,” indicates that the human genetics and genomics sector contributes $265 billion to the U.S. economy... Read More
New Report Indicates Annual Economic Impact of Human Genetics/Genomics Grew over $200 Billion Since 2010, Outlines New Areas of Promising Application
*Editors Note: Data provided in an early version of the press release was incorrect related to the number of people worldwide being treated for rare diseases. These conditions affect 25-30 million people in the U.S. and 350 million worldwide. Published: May 19, 2021, 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org Economic Analysis Shows... Read More