Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
By: Meenakshi Ramaswamy, MD As ASHG celebrates its 75th anniversary, we must take time to reflect upon the importance of this celebration. ASHG has been essential towards the advancement of research in human genetics, thus we must not take this anniversary for granted. To help recognize the amazing events that will take place during the... Read More
By: Morteza Seifi, PhD Get excited for the ASHG Annual Meeting- this year in Washington, DC! As genetics trainees attending the Annual Meeting, there is much to look forward to in this captivating city. Explore iconic landmarks like the Capitol Building and Lincoln Memorial, immerse yourself in history, and experience the vibrant array of cultures... Read More
By: Christina Del Greco, BS/BA In the spirit of embracing Washington DC, this year’s annual meeting has multiple exciting opportunities for attendees to learn about ASHG’s policy priorities, and attendees will get to see and engage with an exciting selection of the different policy issues related to human genetics and genomics research. Genomic Data Sharing... Read More
By Anna Miller, PhD Building and improving soft skills is an important part of scientific training. Soft skills, such as communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving, time management, and leadership and teamwork, are important characteristics that can be carried over into any position such as. Whether you work in academia, industry, government, or elsewhere, these... Read More
Morteza Seifi, MS Meet Honey, a professional who has traversed different fields and industries throughout her career. Honey’s background is in biotechnology, and her research interests have been focused on viral etiology, cancer mechanisms, and biomarkers for the early detection of cancer. Currently, she works at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Honey’s career trajectory has... Read More