Why should researchers add their voices and participate in advocacy efforts？ Read these statements从Lynn Jorde，PhD，Chair of theASHG Government&Public Advac Committee（GPAC）&Cynthia Morton，PhD，Incoming Chair of theASHG Government&Public Advac Committee（GPAC）。
As a member of the genetics community，I believe in the continued progress of human genetics，the value of genetics and genomics research，and its translation into advances in science，health，and society。
I pledge to…
- Promote and defend the science of human genetics and its application for the common good；
- 接触my legis lators on issues affecting genetics research，the translation of scientific discoveries into health advances，and the appropriate application of genetics in society；
- 公共安全阀，公共安全阀；
- Join with my fellow geneticists in taking action in support of genetics。
Please contact us atpolicy@ashg.orgto give us your feedback on ASHG’s policy and advocacy work。
