Career Interviews

Head of Genome Sciences, Associate Professor in Human Genetics McGill University and Genome Quebec Innovation Centre 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. Ragoussis: Decide early on whether you want a career in academia, industry, or... Read More

Senior Director of Translational Genomics, Broad Institute (Genomics Platform) ASHG: How have interdisciplinary approaches benefited your work? Dr. Lennon: I have found that what I assumed to be a completely unrelated set of interests in photography and graphic design, are actually very helpful for my day-to-day job. Specifically, the ability to communicate complex concepts/workflows/technologies using images... Read More

Professor of Medicine (Active Emeritus) Stanford University School of Medicine ASHG: What academic or extracurricular activities were you involved in during your training that helped you stand out among your peers? Dr. Reaven: I am not sure if I “stood-out”, but if there is anything that has helped me in my academic life it was... Read More

Professor and Chair, Department of Human Genetics Montreal Neurological Institute of McGill University ASHG: What non-academic skills would you encourage trainees to develop to prepare for successfully running a lab? What specific skills have proved invaluable for you? Dr. Shoubridge: One of the biggest challenges in running a lab is people management. Scientists, by their nature,... Read More

Professor, Baylor College of Medicine Department of Molecular and Human Genetics ASHG: What non-academic skills would you encourage trainees to develop to prepare for successfully running a lab? What specific skills have proved invaluable for you? Dr. Nelson: I have often complained that our advancement to the next position in the progression from undergrad to grad... Read More