Careers

Nascent Transcript Writer: Jeff Calhoun Due to the reduced cost of next-generation sequencing and the demonstrated utility of genetic diagnoses, more and more individuals are having their genes, exomes, and even genomes sequenced in a clinical setting. This testing ranges widely from gene panels to identify cancer subtypes, to array Comparative Genomic Hybridization to identify... Read More

Nascent Transcript Writer: Jennifer Zieba, PhD So, you’ve accepted your first PostDoc. After years of grueling PhD work, you are now considered a professional in the field, you’re brimming with confidence after successfully defending your thesis, and you’re eager to make your mark on the scientific community. However, the transition into a postdoc can be... Read More

Researchers and genetic counselors can collaborate through grant funding. At a panel session at ASHG 2019, NSGC and ASHG experts shared advice on how. Read More

Management Consultants use their logical-thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle issues identified by corporate clients. These professionals typically work for consulting firms and have an interest in business as well as expertise in science.  myIDP career category: Business of science Read More

Professionals in science policy work in many different capacities at the interface between science/medicine and public policy. Generally, they fall into two categories, those who infuse public policy with the most current scientific knowledge, and those who develop policy to guide scientific enterprise. Their work can include producing commissioned scientific reports to aid lawmakers in making... Read More