Fellowships

10 years ago, I was in my college dorm room writing my senior thesis and wondering what career could possibly combine my interest in genetics, health, communication, and translation of research. Today, I am sitting in my apartment in Washington, DC as an ASHG/NHGRI Genetics and Public Policy Fellow, working remotely at the intersection of... Read More

March 2020 ASHG: Why is public engagement with science important for both researchers and the public?  Dr. Easter: As researchers, when we think about the need to engage with the public as research participants and partners in the process, we want people to understand what they’re being asked to do and why it matters. This empowers them to make decisions about participation, but also makes it... Read More

Last month at ASHG 2019, global scientific leaders spoke at the ASHG Forum: Perspectives on Germline Gene Regulation. Read More

ASHG/NHGRI fellows Eve Granatosky and Sammy Katta recap a well-attended ASHG 2019 session at the intersection of science, policy, and bioethics. Read More

Six months into the Genetics Education & Engagement Fellowship: 2018-19 Fellow Dyanna Christopher shares her experience so far. Read More