How Companies Can Safeguard Consumer Genetic Data
Protecting the privacy of consumer genetic data: Carson Martinez of the Future of Privacy Forum sums up best practices in this area and why it matters. Read More
Publications & News
Commemorating 70 Years of ASHG
From the President’s Desk: David L. Nelson, PhD September 2018 This month, ASHG marks 70 vibrant years since the adoption of its charter in 1948. The Society was formed by a bold group of geneticists who sought to encourage improvement in human genetics research in the aftermath of a horrendous world war responsible for the... Read More
Welcome to ‘The Messenger’: Your Quarterly Member Newsletter
Executive Update: Mona Miller, Executive Director September 2018 Welcome to the first edition of The Messenger, ASHG’s new quarterly member newsletter. It seeks to keep you informed about important Society news and programs, offer perspectives from the ASHG president and others, identify resources that help you advance your science, and share tools for public education and advocacy. With... Read More
ASHG Member Survey: Results and Future Steps
Results Highlight High Member Satisfaction and Possible Future Steps September 2018 ASHG’s 2018 Membership Survey results are in! Thanks to the many of you who took the time to share your valued feedback on the future directions of the Society. This is the first in-depth survey ASHG has done in many years, and we will... Read More
Become an ASHG Advocate!
Take the ASHG Advocate’s Pledge Today! September 2018 When you and your genetics colleagues take action and communicate your perspective to lawmakers and other stakeholders, ASHG policy and advocacy successes become possible. This is why, in strengthening our commitment to advocacy on behalf of the genetics community, ASHG last month launched an initiative empowering you... Read More