Genetic Testing

Embargoed for Release Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Director of Communications and Marketing 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org Findings Reported at ASHG 2017 Annual Meeting BETHESDA, MD – Adolescents display a complex and nuanced understanding of the issues around pediatric genetic testing for conditions that do not appear until... Read More

We're proud to announce our newest health professional educational program, “Prenatal cfDNA screening”, to address a need for genetics education among OB/GYNs. Read More

We sat down with ASHG member Karlene Coleman, BSN, MSN, CGC, AGN-BC (Advanced Genetics Nurse - Board Certified), to learn more about her work providing genetic counseling, running a specialty clinic, and educating health professionals. Read More

Little is known about how adolescents view genetic testing, though clinical practice often involves decisions that may affect them. Our research used data from ASHG’s annual DNA Day Essay Contest entries to characterize adolescents’ views. Read More

Kathryn (Kate) Garber, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Emory University and Chair of the ASHG Communications Committee. She has been a member of ASHG since 2007. ASHG: Tell us about your position and how it fits into your institution and its goals. Dr. Garber: I have three main pieces to my job: teaching, working in a clinical... Read More