William Anderson

Associate Professor of Genome Sciences University of Washington ASHG: If you could go back to when you were a trainee, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself for your current career? Dr. Shendure: I’m pretty happy with how things turned out, so I probably wouldn’t advise my younger myself to do anything... Read More

Kenneth Fong Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics, Medicine & Computer Science Stanford University, Schools of Engineering & Medicine ASHG: If you could go back to when you were a trainee, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself for your current career? Dr. Altman: Learn as much mathematics as you can. It has always... Read More

ASHG supports the teaching of evolution in public schools, and is disappointed by Tennessee’s enactment of a bill that weakens K-12 science instruction. House Bill 38, which became law in April 2012, undermined the teaching of evolution and several other scientific topics that form the basis of public scientific literacy. Related: ASHG Statement on Tennessee... Read More

In response to a 2011 request for information, ASHG submitted comments on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making for “Human Subjects Research Protection: Enhancing Protections for Research Subjects and Reducing Burden, Delay, and Ambiguity for Investigators.” The Society proposed adjustments to the review, approval, and follow-up for studies that will facilitate research and improve... Read More

In 2010, ASHG issued a policy statement outlining guiding principles related to patenting and licensing in the genetic testing arena. These principles address protection of intellectual property, quality of testing, and access to testing. Related: Guiding Principles on Protection of Intellectual Property: Patenting and Licensing in the Genetic Testing Arena (April 2010) Read More