ASHG Launches Program to Increase Diversity in Genetics Research Workforce

Apr 12, 2019

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NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – The American Society of Human Genetics has created the Human Genetics Scholars Initiative, a five-year program to support diversity in the human genetics and genomics research workforce.

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