September 2019

Dietitians and nutritionists work with individuals who need nutritional guidance, frequently for disease prevention or management (for example, diabetes or celiac disease). These professionals often work as part of a medical team in hospitals, private practice, or other health-care facilities. Dietitians must pass a national exam to be registered, and many states require similar registration... Read More

Also known as a Clinical Trial Monitor, a Clinical Research Associate assists investigators and clinical researchers in running clinical studies, such as the clinical trials required for FDA approval of new drugs and medical devices. Professionals in this field work for the sponsor of such trials (such as the company manufacturing the drug), a contracted... Read More

Professionals in Biotech Sales and Marketing use their scientific backgrounds to help clients become familiar with the biological or clinical products most applicable to the client’s work. These positions require good communication and people skills in addition to an interest in life sciences. myIDP career category: Business of science Marshfield Clinic Clip: Additional Resources: Career Story:... Read More

  Trainee Author: Raluca Nicoli, Pharm, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher National Human Genome Research Institute National Institutes of Health (Photo courtesy Nicoli) Nicoli E, et al. Lysosomal storage and albinism due to effects of a de novo CLCN7 variant on lysosomal acidification. 2019 June 6;104(6)   This month’s Trainee Paper Spotlight article is a prime example... Read More

ASHG's latest Perspective articulates core privacy principles the Society believes should apply to all human genetics and genomics research. Read More