Genetics

The study of heredity and variation in organisms.

Resources in this category:

American Society of Human Genetics
http://genetics.faseb.org/genetics/ashg/ashgmenu.htm

"The principal objectives of ASHG are to bring together investigators in the many areas of endeavor that involve human genetics, and to encourage and integrate their efforts by providing a forum for sharing research findings. This is accomplished primarily through the Society's annual meeting and its official monthly publication, The American Journal of Human Genetics." "The Society provides a wide range of benefits to its members and affiliates, including continuing medical education units and reduced registration rates at the annual meeting; representation before federal and state governments and health-related organizations; opportunities to interface with representatives of the insurance industry, the biotechnology community and the Human Genome Project; and options to purchase selected scientific publications at significant discounts."

This site provides information about membership in the association, upcoming meetings, education in genetics, and past meeting minutes.

Genetics Society of America
http://www.genetics-gsa.org/

This organization works to facilitate communication among scientists in the field of genetics. It publishes the internationally-known journal, Genetics, and facilitates multiple national conferences.

This site provides information about membership in the association, upcoming conferences, and information for students about careers in genetics.

National Society of Genetics Counselors
http://www.nsgc.org/

This organization is "the leading voice, authority and advocate forthe genetic counseling profession" and "will promote the genetic counseling profession as a recognized and integral part of health care delivery, education, research and public policy."

This site has information about upcoming meetings, publications, and joining the society and special interest groups. There is an extensive section about careers in genetic counseling and educational opportunities.