Advocacy

Published: Monday, July 22, 2019, 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Ann Klinck, 301.634.7342, press@ashg.org Advocate and Photographer to Receive Award at ASHG 2019 Annual Meeting The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Rick Guidotti as the 2019 recipient of the Advocacy Award. Mr. Guidotti is the founder and director of POSITIVE... Read More

NSGC President Amy Sturm explains the importance of H.R. 3235, a recently introduced U.S. bill that would recognize genetic counselors as practitioners. Read More

A new draft bill seeking to reform the U.S. Patent Act could impact the future of genetic research and medicine. Read More

Mary Woolley of Research!America shares why it's time to #RaisetheCaps to help ensure strong federal research funding. Join the campaign as an ASHG Advocate! Read More

ASHG supports policies that enable a productive and safe working environment for all scientific professionals. The Society is committed to promoting a harassment-free workplace for geneticists, and believes that science can only achieve its goals when we are able to fully engage the minds, talent, and perspectives of all who wish to participate. Related: Letter... Read More