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Advancing Research and Privacy Protections
The responsible use of large-scale data to advance genetics and genomics research incorporates protections preserving the confidentiality of personal genetic information. ASHG asserts core privacy principles should be applied to all research, regardless of the funding source. Related: AJHG Perspective: Advancing Research and Privacy: Achievements, Challenges, and Core Principles (September 2019) Press Release: ASHG Asserts... Read More
Supporting Access to Genetic Counseling
Genetic counselors are a key part of the delivery of genetic testing in healthcare across the United States, and it is essential that their services are accessible to patients. ASHG strongly supports the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act. Related: ASHG News: H.R. 7083: Improving Access to Genetic Counseling (December 2018) Letter to House Leaders... Read More
AJHG Award for Outstanding Trainee Publication
Each September, the editorial board of The American Journal of Human Genetics selects two trainee-authored articles published in AJHG in the previous year that best represent outstanding scientific contributions to the field of human genetics. Two AJHG Awards for Outstanding Trainee Publication will be given annually, with a monetary award of $1,000 and a certificate presented to... Read More
ASHG Honors Rick Guidotti with ASHG Advocacy Award
Published: Monday, July 22, 2019, 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Ann Klinck, 301.634.7342, press@ashg.org Advocate and Photographer to Receive Award at ASHG 2019 Annual Meeting The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Rick Guidotti as the 2019 recipient of the Advocacy Award. Mr. Guidotti is the founder and director of POSITIVE... Read More