Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
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
ASHG President Nancy Cox shares her thoughts and ASHG members' perspectives on the latest restrictions on travel to the U.S., announced this week. Read More
Attending national conferences can be intimidating or exciting. How can you make the most of it? What should you do and how do you network? Genetics & Education Fellow Teresa Ramírez shares her tips. Read More
Posted by: Nalini Padmanabhan, MPH, ASHG Communications Manager About ten years ago, ASHG’s education department was looking for creative ways to teach human genetics and make it more appealing to K-12 students and teachers. Longtime member James Sikela, PhD, happened to have just the thing: his original song “I Love DNA,” sung and recorded with... 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