Advocacy
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
Advocacy Certificate for Human Genetics and Genomics Trainees
The 2025–2026 program is currently in progress, and applications for the 2026–2027 cohort are scheduled to open in Spring 2026. We are committed to helping our members champion human genetics and genomics research, and advocate for policies that support research and advance the field. Members can engage with our advocacy efforts through the ASHG Advocates... Read More
Washington Update: Congress Continues Work on Fiscal Year 2022 Funding for NIH
While summer in Washington D.C. is usually a quiet time – both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives traditionally break for a recess for most of the month of August – this year is looking to be the exception. Congress is having a busier summer than usual as legislation for politically charged issues... Read More