Professor, Neurology and Medical Genetics University of Washington, Seattle ASHG: If you could go back to when you were a trainee, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself for your current career? Dr. Bird: When choosing projects to pursue, select those that you find really interesting and that match your particular talents. I... Read More
Director of Education and Professional Development Genetics Society of America ASHG: How can trainees gain experience in your field while doing research? What steps are necessary for trainees to get involved in your field? Dr. Ruedi: I have a few favorite sayings when I talk about careers and professional development. One is: “No one is... Read More
Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Communications Manager 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org For Immediate Release Friday, November 20, 2015 12:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time (UTC-05:00) Contest Invites High Schoolers to Describe Current Applications of Genetics BETHESDA, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is pleased to announce May Kyaw and Virginia Sun, seniors at Thomas Jefferson High School... Read More
Director, Outreach Activities Department of Genetics, School of Medicine, Stanford University ASHG: What non-scientific skills (communication, artistry, athleticism, etc.) are important for your job? Were any of these skills unexpected assets for you? Dr. Starr: It turns out that making good analogies is an important part of science communication. And surprisingly, watching lots of TV shows and... Read More
Trainee Author: Luca Pagani, PhD Postdoctoral Fellow University of Cambridge Tracing the Route of Modern Humans out of Africa by Using 225 Human Genome Sequences from Ethiopians and Egyptians. Pagani, Luca et al. The American Journal of Human Genetics, Volume 96, Issue 6, 986 – 991. This paper explores one of the early questions in... Read More
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