Engagement in Genetic Research: Empowering Communities, Advancing Science
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Q&A
Q&A with NIA Director Dr. Richard J. Hodes
The National Institute of Aging (NIA) leads NIH’s research on the biological, clinical, behavioral and social aspects of aging. Dr. Richard Hodes has served as director of the institute since 1993. We spoke with Dr. Hodes recently about NIA’s priorities, the institute’s investments in human genetics and genomics research, and NIA’s commitment to addressing structural... Read More
Meet Genetics & Public Policy Fellow: Katharine Nichole Holm
Katharine Nichole Holm, PhD, joined ASHG as the ASHG/NHGRI Genetics & Public Policy Fellow in August. ASHG and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship to give early-career professionals the opportunity to explore a career in science policy. We spoke with Dr. Holm to learn more about how... Read More
Update from the Member Engagement Committee and ASHG Connect
ASHG Connect, an exclusive member benefit and online platform, is now in its third month since it has made its debut in May of 2021. In just a few months, member conversations have been building on a number of important topics in the field including auditory dysfunction, population frequency, single cell technologies, and others. As... Read More
Interview with Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, including human genetics and genomics research. Joshua A. Gordon, MD, PhD, serves as the Institute’s director, overseeing an extensive research portfolio of basic and clinical research that seeks to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses, paving... Read More