Why is a 2011 Budget Relevant to Science Funding Today?
Mary Woolley of Research!America shares why it's time to #RaisetheCaps to help ensure strong federal research funding. Join the campaign as an ASHG Advocate! Read More
ASHG News
Defining the Responsibility to Recontact Research Participants with New Genetic Findings
Published: Thursday, April 4, 2019, 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan, 301.634.7346, press@ashg.org ASHG, Eight Partner Groups Define Key Issues and Principles ROCKVILLE, Md. – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), along with several co-signing organizations, issued a position statement today outlining whether, and to what extent, there is a responsibility... Read More
Defining the Responsibility to Recontact Research Participants
Genetic variants are reclassified often, which may alter clinical management. Are researchers responsible for recontacting participants when this happens? Read More
Defining the Responsibility to Recontact
In 2019, ASHG issued a statement outlining whether, and to what extent, there is a responsibility to recontact genetic and genomic research participants when new findings emerge that suggest their genetic information should be interpreted differently. Related: Webinar: Exploring the Responsibility to Recontact (June 2019) Position Statement: Responsibility to Recontact Research Participants after Reinterpretation of... Read More
Preventing Sexual Harassment in Science
ASHG supports policies that enable a productive and safe working environment for all scientific professionals. The Society is committed to promoting a harassment-free workplace for geneticists, and believes that science can only achieve its goals when we are able to fully engage the minds, talent, and perspectives of all who wish to participate. Related: Letter... Read More