Committee

Learn How ASHG Board of Director Candidates are Identified and Elected and Consider if Board Service is in Your Future. ASHG is committed to engaging members in the life of the Society. Elections provide a valuable opportunity to select leaders who can effectively represent both the Society and the scientific community. Acting on behalf of... Read More

In October 2021, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) created the Training, Diversity, and Health Equity Office (TiDHE). TiDHE develops and supports initiatives that expand opportunities for genomics education and careers; supports genomics training programs and workforce development initiatives for individuals underrepresented in biomedical research; and promotes genomics research to improve minority health, reduce... Read More

The Member Engagement Committee (MEC) has been working on major aspects of their action plan: ASHG Connect, an online forum for members and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs). Not only did the Annual Meeting bring the human genetics and genomics community back together in Los Angeles, but it also hosted three SIG meetups for interested members... Read More

By Neil Hanchard, MBBS, D.Phil ASHG’s Facing our History – Building an Equitable Future initiative is underway and as facilitator of the effort, I wanted to take a moment to update you – ASHG’s membership – on this key dialogue and work to date. I also want to encourage you to participate in an important... Read More

Last month, ASHG launched the new Advocacy Certificate for Human Genetics and Genomics Trainees (ACGT) program. ACGT is a competitive, year-long program aimed at providing trainee ASHG members pursuing a research or clinical career with an introduction to science policy and human genetics and genomics advocacy. The program is a Government and Public Advocacy Committee... Read More