ASHG’s Initiative Aims to Acknowledge, Reckon with the Past as a Pathway to Equity
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NASEM’s Public Workshop on Use of Population Descriptors in Genomics Research
On April 4, 2022, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)’s Committee on Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research (“the Committee”) held a virtual public workshop as part of its work to prepare a report on this topic, which will be published in early 2023. ASHG President... Read More
ASHG Launches Impact Partnerships for Equity in Genetics and Genomics Research
As part of its sustained and growing commitment to realize a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future, ASHG has launched the Genetics and Genomics Impact Partnerships program this January to strengthen partnerships with like-minded organizations sharing these goals Illumina, a leader in next-generation genomic sequencing technologies, and Invitae, a leading medical genetics company, have joined... Read More
Introducing the ASHG Learning Center and Preview of Upcoming Digital Programs
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Addressing Cultural Awareness and Competency around Human Genetics in the Classroom
Through public engagement and education initiatives, ASHG strives to be a reliable and sought-after source for public information on the benefits of human genetics and genomics research. This information should be accessible to anyone with an interest in the field. While many people enrich their knowledge of this field through ASHG’s Discover Genetics resources, classrooms are often the first place that introduces someone... Read More