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Fall 2021
- Message from the President: ASHG 2021 Annual Meeting Continues to Evolve
- ASHG Fosters New Ways to Engage Fellow Members and the Public
- ASHG Open Access Journal, HGG Advances, Continues to Make Strides as It Approaches First Year Anniversary
- A Deeper Dive into ASHG’s Exclusive Digital Series on Professional Development and Industry Technology Forum, October 12-14
- Update from the Member Engagement Committee and ASHG Connect
- Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Conversation with NIH Leaders Marie A. Bernard, M.D and Vence Bonham Jr., J.D.
- Interview with Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health
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Past Issues:
Summer 2021
- Message from the President: A Golden Era for the Field and ASHG
- ASHG to Foster, Support Engagement of Members Working in Industry
- Join the Best and Brightest in Genetics and Genomics at the ASHG 2021 Virtual Meeting
- ASHG Board Roundup from Spring 2021 Meeting
- Making the Case for Human Genetics and Genomics Research
- ASHG Interviews Membership Engagement Committee Chair, Nancy Spinner PhD on ASHG Connect
- Creating Greater Momentum to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Full issue of newsletter
Spring 2021
- Optimism for the Field and Resilience
- Meet Your New Leaders
- Career Development Committee Serves You at Every Career Stage
- Government and Public Advocacy Committee Demonstrates Value of Human Genetics to Policymakers
- ASHG To Launch New Discover Genetics Page
- NIH Leader Champions Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: ASHG Interviews Janine Clayton, M.D.
- Genetics and Genomics Research at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Cashell Jaquish, PhD and Weiniu Gan, PhD
- ASHG Interviews AJHG, HGG Advances Editors
- Full issue of newsletter
December 2020
- Message from the President: ASHG Continues to Focus on Member Value
- Board Roundup: Fall 2020: Focus on Member Value, Professional Guidance, Diversity and Inclusion Efforts and Finances
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Commitment to Progress
- Professional Practice and Social Implications Committee Addresses Issues in Genetics and Genomics Research
- Updating ASHG’s Policy Platform for a New Congress and Administration
- ASHG Connects with Students and Teachers to Share Resources
- Voices in Research and Society: NIH Leadership talks Diversity and Inclusion in Genetic Research: ASHG Interviews Hannah Valantine, MD, MCRP and Joshua Denny, MD, MS
- Geoffrey Ginsburg, MD, PhD, and Michelle Penny, PhD Discuss Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health
- Vence Bonham, J.D., Discusses NHGRI’s 2020 Strategic Vision
- Full issue of newsletter
September 2020
- Message from the President: Exceptional Science on Tap at ASHG 2020 Virtual Meeting
- ASHG 2020 Virtual Meeting: Unparalleled Science Delivered at Home
- Membership Engagement Committee Sets Sights on Year-Round Activities
- OPPE Develops Plan for Digital Content
- 2020 Awardees
- Eric Green, MD, PhD, Shares a Sneak Peek of the 2020 NHGRI Strategic Vision
- Finding Success in your Postdoc with Derrick Morton, PhD
- HGSI Scholar Athena Starlard-Davenport, PhD Shares R01 Success Tips
- Full issue of newsletter
June 2020
- From the President’s Desk: ASHG Commits to Innovation, Leadership and Service to Members
- ASHG Shares Anguish and Anger Over Tragic Deaths
- An Update on ASHG’s Annual Meeting from ASHG’s President Anthony Wynshaw-Boris
- Board Roundup: Spring 2020: Annual Meeting, Implementation of ASHG’s Strategic Plan, and Finances are Front and Center
- Voices in Research and Society: NIH Leadership talks Diversity and Inclusion in Genetic Research: ASHG Interviews Hannah Valantine, MD, MCRP and Joshua Denny, MD, MS
- Full issue of newsletter
March 2020
- From the President’s Desk: Enabling the Public to Realize the Benefits of Human Genetics and Genomics Research
- Supporting A Safe and Welcoming Community: As Awards Nominations Open, New Policies Affirm Professional Conduct Expectations
- Improving Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity & Inclusion Task Force Chair on ASHG’s New Policy Statement
- Meet the HGG Advances Editor: Michael Bamshad Shares His Vision for ASHG’s New Open Access Journal
- Outside Voices: Chris Durrance, The Gene: Engaging the Public through Film
- Outside Voices: Carla Easter, NHGRI: Creating Opportunities for Engagement
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December 2019
- From the President’s Desk: Reflecting on 2019: ASHG Highlights
- Executive Update: Looking to a New Decade of Continued Progress
- Advocating for Research with Mary Woolley, Research!America
- Behind the Scenes: Developing the ASHG 2019 Press Program
- October 2019 Board Meeting Roundup
- Full issue of newsletter
September 2019
- From the President’s Desk: Looking Ahead to ASHG 2019
- Executive Update: ASHG: A Welcoming Community
- Strategic Planning Update with Eric Green, NHGRI
- Global Engagement and New, Reduced Developing Country Dues
- Code of Ethics Updates: Addition of Professional Conduct Standards
- Full issue of newsletter
June 2019
- From the President’s Desk: Realizing the Benefits of Human Genetics and Genomics Research
- Executive Update: Growing Advocacy & Public Engagement: A Core Part of the Society’s Mission & Plan
- Public Opinion of Science with Cary Funk, Pew Research Center
- Advancing Diversity in the Genetics Workforce
- Members Participate in Developing Global Standards for Genome Editing
- Updated Committee Structure to Support Society’s New Strategic Plan, Enhance Coordination
- Winter-Spring 2019 Board Meeting Roundup
- Full issue of newsletter
March 2019
- From the President’s Desk: Combining Voices to Realize the Benefits of Human Genetics
- Executive Update: March 2019
- Teaching Evolution with NCSE Executive Director Ann Reid
- Africa Rising: A Preview of ICHG 2021 in Cape Town
- ASHG Joins Efforts Responding to Genome Editing, Exploring Need for Standards
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