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Posted by: Derek Scholes, PhD, ASHG Director of Science Policy We are delighted to announce that ASHG has a new policy platform! Developed with the help of members and approved by the Board of Directors, the platform articulates where ASHG stands on a variety of policy issues – which issues are of key importance and... Read More
Applications for the 2021-22 fellowship will open in February, 2021. The extent to which the discoveries from genetics and genomics research are translated into the improved health of the American people is greatly influenced by policy decisions guiding research and the integration of genetics and genomics tools in the clinical setting. ASHG and the National... Read More
Real-world details from past Genetics & Public Policy Fellows about their experiences. Read More
2017 has been a strong year for policy and advocacy at ASHG. A look back at this year's highlights. Read More
Contributed by TDC member Julie Jurgens May 2017 ASHG: What are some of the genetic policy items that ASHG is currently discussing? Dr. Scholes: The Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act (HR1313) is currently a major focus. This legislation, recently introduced in the U.S. Congress, would eviscerate key genetic privacy protections in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). GINA prevents employers... Read More