How to Navigate Public Outreach as a Trainee: An Interview with Markia Smith
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William Anderson
My Policy Fellowship Journey: from DNA to DC(A)
10 years ago, I was in my college dorm room writing my senior thesis and wondering what career could possibly combine my interest in genetics, health, communication, and translation of research. Today, I am sitting in my apartment in Washington, DC as an ASHG/NHGRI Genetics and Public Policy Fellow, working remotely at the intersection of... Read More
Washington Update: Fiscal Year 2022 Funding for NIH is Signed into Law
On March 11, Congress passed a massive end-of-year spending package that included $1.5 trillion in fiscal year (FY) 2022 omnibus appropriations. The package had broad bipartisan support, passing the House on a vote of 361-69 and the Senate on a vote of 68-31. President Biden later signed it into law before government funding was set... Read More
Interview with Dr. Muin Khoury, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director at the Office of Genomics and Precision Public Health
Dr. Muin Khoury is the Director at the Office of Genomics and Precision Public Health at the CDC. The Office of Genomics and Precision Public Health was formed in 1997 to assess the impact and advantages of human genetics and the Human Genome Project on public health and disease prevention. Over the decades, the office... Read More
Message from the President: Reconnecting with Each Other in 2022
By ASHG President Charles Rotimi, PhD During these challenging times the one thing that has remained true is the importance of our connection as human beings. Forming connections has always been at the heart of ASHG from its inception. Joining the Society was an avenue that provided an ability to showcase my work and to... Read More