Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
As part of its continued investment and support of ASHG current and future members, the Society regularly seeks, values, and uses your input. Most recently, a major triennial membership survey in early January of 2022 shows continued strong support and value in the Society’s many programs and highlights potential new directions. Along with your participation... Read More
Posted By: Sara Cullinan, PhD, Deputy Editor, AJHG SC: What prompted you to start working on this project? CG: Everyone on the team is involved in studying the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and we’ve been paying attention to stories in the media about individuals who have made surprising family... Read More
ASHG recently submitted a response to the NOT-OD-22-029 Request for Information (RFI) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) pertaining to its Genomic Data Sharing Policy (GDS policy). The GDS policy regulates the expectations and procedures for researchers who generate genomic data as part of their NIH-funded research, as well as for researchers who wish to gain access... Read More
On January 26, 2022, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) hosted a virtual workshop on the Cybersecurity of Genomic Data. The event had 593 attendees and 20 presenters, including ASHG 2021 President Gail Jarvik and NHGRI Program Director Heidi Sofia. The workshop represented a collaboration of experts... Read More
Published: Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 11:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today announced that Variant Bio has joined in partnership with ASHG to support the Society’s 2022 Developing Country Awards. ASHG and Variant Bio both recognize that diverse interests, backgrounds, and voices are crucial to driving greater... Read More