Most available gene tests are still in the experimental stage and await clinical validation. See a related Human Genome News article . Includes information about new pharmaceuticals and therapies resulting from genomic research. The site is designed to help physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, and other medical personnel keep abreast of genomic medicine. The American Society of Human Genetics is the primary professional organization of human geneticists in North America.
Current membership includes medical doctors, research scientists, and genetic counselors.
The society publishes The American Journal of Human Genetics . The Genetics Society of America publishes the scientific journal Genetics , sponsors several national meetings each year, and cooperates in organizing an international congress every 5 years under the auspices of the International Genetic Federation. The National Society of Genetic Counselors publishes the Journal of Genetic Counseling and a quarterly newsletter, Perspectives in Genetic Counseling . The society also sponsors education conferences and offers members a job connection service.