Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
As genetics and genomics knowledge expands rapidly across research and medicine, Americans are excited and optimistic about this area of research and its possible benefits, according to a survey released in January 2020 by ASHG in partnership with Research!America. The survey finds the large majority of Americans agree genetic knowledge will be important to their... Read More
A leading U.S. research enterprise requires full engagement of the entire STEM talent pool. ASHG supports the STEM Opportunities Act of 2019 to foster inclusivity and diversity in the research workforce. Related: Letter to House Leaders Supporting H.R. 2528 (July 2019) American Physiological Society community letter: to Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (Sept. 2020) Read More
Outside Voices: Advocating for Research with Mary Woolley, Research!America December 2019 ASHG: What is the state of support for biomedical research in Washington today? Ms. Woolley: After several years of flat federal funding for research that, due to inflation, nearly wiped out the increases seen during the years of doubling the NIH budget, we have... Read More
“The expertise of these two organizations and their members spans the facet of genetics from basic research to clinical practice," said moderator Gail Jarvik. Read More
A Q&A with ASHG advocates and #RallyMedRes participants Grace Kwon and Emily Davenport. Read More