October 2021

United States Capitol

ASHG’s Proposed Language for Diversity in Research Participation Incorporated in NIH Funding Bill

The Society’s proposed language on diversity in research participation has been incorporated in the final version of this year’s Senate NIH funding bill. The proposed text included in the bill is below: The Committee recognizes the benefits of broad and inclusive participation in biomedical research for increasing health equity. Research cohorts of diverse genetic ancestry... Read More

ACGT Program

ACGT Program

The 2026-2027 class application to earn a certificate in human genetics and genomics advocacy is open! Apply by Thursday, April 30. Human genetics and genomics are advancing at an extraordinary pace, and the field needs informed, compelling voices who can help policymakers understand and support our work. The ACGT Program was created to empower emerging... Read More