Career Interview

March 2020 ASHG: Why is public engagement with science important for both researchers and the public?  Dr. Easter: As researchers, when we think about the need to engage with the public as research participants and partners in the process, we want people to understand what they’re being asked to do and why it matters. This empowers them to make decisions about participation, but also makes it... Read More

Posted by: Anna Miller, PhD student, Case Western Reserve University  See Part 1 of this interview, which focuses on Dr. Crawford’s career.  We touched base with Dana Crawford, PhD, to share her perspectives and experience in science communication. ASHG: Tell us about how you use science communication in your career. Dr. Crawford: My use of... Read More

Posted by: Anna Miller, PhD student, Case Western Reserve University We sat down with ASHG Board Member Dana Crawford, Associate Professor of Population and Quantitative Health and Genetics and Genomics Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, to learn more about her work and what motivates her. ASHG: Tell us about your position.  Dr. Crawford: I... Read More

ASHG member Marsha Michie shares perspectives and career advice from her research on the ethics of biomedical research and practice. Read More

Intellectual Property or Patent Attorneys are lawyers who not only help clients obtain patents, but also represent clients in patent cases.  Like patent agents, they must register with the United States Patent and Trademark Office by passing the registration exam. However, unlike patent agents, they must also have a law degree and pass the legal... Read More