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The National Academy of Sciences was signed into being by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, at the height of the Civil War. The Academy is a private, nonprofit, self-perpetuating society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research that is dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. Upon the authority of the charter granted to it by the Congress in 1863, the Academy has a mandate that requires it to advise the federal government on scientific and technical matters. The National Academy of Sciences is governed by a council comprised of 12 members and five officers elected from among its membership. The council is responsible to the membership for the activities undertaken by the organization and for the corporate management of the National Academy of Sciences. The Academy membership is comprised of approximately 2,000 members and nearly 350 foreign associates, of whom more than 190 have won Nobel Prizes.

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the understanding of human genetics and genomics. With a global network of over 8,000 professionals across 97 countries, ASHG provides a platform for scientific exchange, career advancement, and engagement within the genetics community. Through a variety of programs, including annual meetings, workshops, and educational resources, ASHG fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of genetics. The society is also committed to public advocacy, ensuring that the benefits of genetic research reach people everywhere. Generated from the website