Director of STEM and Undergraduate Education Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine (JAX-GM) Dr. Wojiski earned her BS from the University of Connecticut and her PhD in genetics from Harvard University. Prior to joining JAX-GM, she taught at Southern Connecticut State University and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Her job at JAX-GM includes... Read More
Sarah A. Gagliano, ASHG: What is the focus of your research? Dr. Zeggini: My research uses large-scale biomedical data to identify genetic causes of complex traits, with a primary focus on musculoskeletal diseases and cardiometabolic traits. Our activities are underpinned by the development of methods to advance statistical genetics approaches. ASHG: What aspects of your... Read More
Founder DNASimple Dr. Noel was recently recognized in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Science list and received a $200,000 investment on ABC’s Shark Tank for his company. Burcu Darst, ASHG: Could you tell us about your company, DNAsimple? Dr. Noel: DNAsimple is a marketplace where researchers, particularly those in genetics/genomics, can find and obtain DNA and other specimens from the... Read More
Computational Geneticist and Genetic Epidemiologist, Columbia University and MyHeritage Chris Nowak, ASHG: Briefly describe your current position. Dr. Erlich: I am the Chief Science Officer of MyHeritage and an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University (currently on leave of absence). MyHeritage is a large consumer genetics and genealogy company that operates all over... Read More
Neil Lamb, PhD, is Vice President for Educational Outreach at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. He has been a member of ASHG since 2000, served on its Information & Education Committee from 2003-05, and chaired the I&E Committee from 2007-09. Kate Garber, ASHG:Tell us about your position and how it fits into your institution and... Read More
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