When it comes to publishing your work, how do you choose the best place for your research? We encourage you to choose ASHG — as your scientific society, a preeminent place for emerging science, and the field’s most influential community for human genetics and genomics research. When you choose ASHG, you not only advance your... Read More
By ASHG President Charles Rotimi, PhD This is an unprecedented time in our society and our science of human genetics and genomics. Unsurprisingly, attention and focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and race have moved even closer to the center of national and international discussions. The human genetics and genomics community has increasingly been engaged on... Read More
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Posted By: Sara Cullinan, PhD, Deputy Editor, AJHG SC: What motivated you to start working on this project? AS: I’ve been interested in wacky bits of the genome for a long time. I actually remember way back in 2004 when as a postdoc with Evan Eichler we first started getting data from early array CGH... Read More
Long-standing ethical principles for genetics research help respect and protect research participants, and they are especially important for preventing harm to marginalized or vulnerable populations. Recent reports allege that several genetic studies conducted in China may not have secured individuals’ consent for their participation freely and without coercion. These reports reinforce the need for ASHG... Read More