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Epigenetics Researchers

Exploring This Job

The American Society of Human Genetics offers several great ways to explore genetics, including a DNA Day Essay Contest, a High School Workshop at its annual meeting, and career resources. Visit https://www.ashg.org/discover-genetics-old/k-12-education for more information.

Talk to epigenetics researchers about their careers. Ask the following questions, and try to come up with your own, too.

  • What made you want to become an epigenetics researcher?
  • What are the most important personal and professional traits for epigenetics researchers?
  • What do you like and dislike about this career?
  • How did you train for this field?
  • Any advice on breaking into the field?

Check out the following web resources for more information on genetics and epigenetics:

  • Introduction to Genomics: https://www.genome.gov/About-Genomics/Introduction-to-Genomics
  • Discover Genetics: https://www.ashg.org/discover-genetics
  • Learn.Genetics-Epigenetics: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics
  • Epigenomics Fact Sheet: https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/Epigenomics-Fact-Sheet
  • Epigenetics: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/science/epigenetics/index.cfm
  • Your DNA, the Environment, and Epigenetics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujLppvMqUOI