FDA Takes Steps to Advance Genomics Technology, Encourage NGS-based Test Innovation
Two new FDA guidances on next generation sequencing-based tests aim to spur innovation in these tests and streamline their regulatory review. Read More
ASHG News
Second Edition of “March for Science”: A Message of Public Engagement
Nascent Transcript Writer: Allison McCague May 2018 The second annual March for Science was held last month in Washington, DC, and many cities all around the world. The inaugural March for Science, held on a cold, rainy, and damp day, drew approximately 100,000 marchers to Washington in 2017, and over one million people participated in some sort... Read More
Putting the “Ph” Back in PhD
Written by Nascent Transcript writer Jennifer Zieba May 2018 The title PhD is awarded to a person who has received a Doctorate in Philosophy. I spent five and half years earning my PhD, but I came out of graduate school knowing more about vector cloning than I ever wanted and less about whether I should... Read More
2018 DNA Day Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to our winners and thank you all for participating. Happy DNA Day! Thank you for making this another successful year! We received many submissions from students in 43 U.S. states and 22 non-US countries, including Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia. We would also like to thank the ASHG members who participated in judging the... Read More
Celebrate DNA Day 2018 with ASHG
Today, April 25, is DNA Day 2018! Be a part of the celebrations. Read More