Considerations for Calculating Polygenic Risk Scores in Embryos
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Answering Your Questions About Genetics Careers
Last week, the ASHG Career Development Committee (CDC) hosted a webinar in preparation for the Virtual Career Fair. During the hour-long session, the speakers discussed their experience in preparing for a job in three different career sectors: academia, industry, and biotechnology. They also shared tips on building a network, tailoring a resume, and preparing for... Read More
Career Development Committee Co-Chairs Discuss Career Fair
The ASHG Virtual Career Fair will be taking place February 17 from 10 AM- 3 PM Eastern. The Career Fair, which will include more than 18 exhibiting companies, will be an opportunity for those interested in human genetics and genomics to connect with prospective employers, colleagues, and mentors regardless of career stage. We recently spoke... Read More
Biden Administration and Democratic Congress Bring New Approach to Federal Science Policy
The first few weeks of 2021 have brought numerous changes to the federal policy landscape, including the beginning of the new Biden Administration, a new Congress with a Democratic majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and its fallout. While these events... Read More
ASHG Applauds President Biden’s Selection of Eric Lander to Head OSTP
Published: Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 12:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org “The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) applauds the announcement of the nomination of Eric Lander, PhD, to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) by President Joseph Biden. The announcement of the new team at the dawn of... Read More