March 2020 As a celebration of excellence in genetics and genomics research, annual awards bestowed by ASHG are among the most prominent ways our organization highlights and thanks leaders in our community. This form of recognition serves as an enduring reflection of professional excellence in research, advocacy, and education. The Awards Committee encourages members to... Read More
March 2020 As part of its 2019 strategic plan, ASHG renewed its commitment to engaging with the public about genomics. ASHG is working to create new resources and opportunities, but is also highlighting excellent outside resources. One such resource is the upcoming film, The Gene: An Intimate History, based on the bestselling book by Siddhartha... Read More
March 2020 ASHG: Why is public engagement with science important for both researchers and the public? Dr. Easter: As researchers, when we think about the need to engage with the public as research participants and partners in the process, we want people to understand what they’re being asked to do and why it matters. This empowers them to make decisions about participation, but also makes it... Read More
March 2020 In May 2019, ASHG leadership released the Society’s 2019-23 Strategic Plan, a document driving the next few years of Society priorities that outlines key avenues to advance the field and benefit members. To help achieve the Society’s vision that people everywhere realize the benefits of human genetics and genomics research, we understood that diversity and inclusion would need to be a priority. There is a growing recognition that when the genetic diversity of humans... Read More
March 2020 Human Genetics and Genomics Advances (HGG Advances), the newest member of the ASHG family, is a high-quality, society-led open access (OA) publishing option for the research community. Michael Bamshad, MD, will lead the journal as Editor-in Chief. The way that human genetics research is done is rapidly changing, characterized by more collaborative, networked,... Read More