Pivoting Your Career Toward Science Policy and Advocacy
Real-world details from past Genetics & Public Policy Fellows about their experiences. 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
Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Communications Manager 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org For Immediate Release Monday, October 3, 2016 12:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time (UTC-05:00) WHEN: Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 18-22, 2016 WHERE: American Society of Human Genetics 2016 Annual Meeting Vancouver Convention Centre 999-1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 0C3 WHAT: Invited and platform (oral) sessions and... Read More
Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Communications Manager 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 14, 2014 12:00 pm U.S. Pacific Time (UTC-05:00) WHEN: Saturday through Wednesday, Oct. 18-22, 2014 WHERE: American Society of Human Genetics 2014 Annual Meeting San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 WHAT: Invited and platform (oral)... Read More