Pivoting Your Career Toward Science Policy and Advocacy
Real-world details from past Genetics & Public Policy Fellows about their experiences. Read More
Advocacy
Voice Your Concerns about the U.S. Government Shutdown’s Impact on Science
Join ASHG and FASEB in letting Congress know how the current U.S. partial government shutdown is impeding scientific progress. Read More
Advocacy Award
The ASHG Advocacy Award honors individuals or groups of individuals who have exhibited excellence and achievement in promoting the science of human genetics and its application for the common good. The awardee will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $10,000 at the Society’s Annual Meeting. Areas of advocacy may include, but are not... Read More
H.R. 7083: Improving Access to Genetic Counseling
ASHG President David Nelson wrote in support of a U.S. bill to expand access to genetic counseling services for Medicare beneficiaries. Read More
Legislation Funding NIH Also Protects Genetic Privacy of Vulnerable Families
Family reunification on the U.S.-Mexico border involved DNA testing, raising genetic privacy concerns. We thank Reps. Kaptur & Clark for addressing this issue. Read More