Advocacy

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

Published: Monday, March 11, 2019, 4:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan, 301.634.7346, press@ashg.org ASHG Thanks Congress for Strong Bipartisan Support of NIH, Urges Sustained Investment ROCKVILLE, Md. – The American Society of Human Genetics today expressed deep disappointment at the administration’s budget proposal for medical research released today, noting that the cuts... Read More