Career Interviews

Director, Outreach Activities Department of Genetics, School of Medicine, Stanford University ASHG: What non-scientific skills (communication, artistry, athleticism, etc.) are important for your job? Were any of these skills unexpected assets for you? Dr. Starr: It turns out that making good analogies is an important part of science communication. And surprisingly, watching lots of TV shows and... Read More

Professor of Human Genetics Johns Hopkins 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. Kazazian: I did a genetics fellowship with Barton Childs at Hopkins, but at that time much of the fellowship was spent taking basic genetics... Read More

Professor of Genetic Medicine Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ASHG: If you had a choice, would you teach more or spend more time on your research? Why? Dr. Chakravarti: Given the choice TODAY, I would do more teaching. The answer I have given is surely true today for me but might not have been true a... Read More

Director of Program Development and National Initiatives Personal Genetics Education Project, Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School ASHG: What non-scientific skills (communication, artistry, athleticism, etc.) are important for your job? Were any of these skills unexpected assets for you? Dr. Gelbart: Communication skills are key. It is of course important to find accessible and relatable ways... Read More

Lead Associate Booz Allen Hamilton ASHG: What are the biggest challenges you encountered when acclimating to the pace and demands of industry? What skills do you wish you had worked on in advance? Dr. Ohira: The greatest challenge was acclimating to a corporate culture; this included learning the terminology, developing a business mindset, and understanding the field... Read More