Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
At the ASHG 2022 Annual Meeting, members of the ASHG Professional Practice and Social Implications Committee (PPSI) followed up on the recently published Guidance on addressing underrepresentation in genetics and genomics research through community engagement. Organized by ASHG and PPSI members Kyle Brothers, MD, PhD, Amy Lemke, PhD, MS, and Maya Sabatello, LLB, PhD, the... Read More
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today published a new Guidance on the challenges in the development and application of polygenic scores (PGS) in human genetic research. Appearing in today’s issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG), this new resource was developed by a writing group led by members of the ASHG... Read More
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today published a new Guidance on community engagement as a strategy to address underrepresentation in genomics research. Appearing in today’s issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG), this new resource was developed by the Society’s Community Engagement Guidance Writing Group, comprised of members of the ASHG... Read More
Posted By: Sarah Ratzel, PhD, Science Editor, AJHG Each month, the editors of The American Journal of Human Genetics interview an author of a recently published paper. This month, we check in with Katie Lewis to discuss her paper, “Engagement and return of results preferences among a primarily African American genomic sequencing research cohort”. AJHG:... Read More
ASHG remains committed to its vision that people everywhere realize the benefits of human genetics and genomics research. It is imperative for participation in genetics and genomics research to reflect humanity’s diversity. In engaging with vulnerable populations, it is essential that researchers guard against harm resulting from their participation. Related: Comment to House leaders on... Read More