June 2021

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Given the tremendous contribution of private sector research to human genetics and genomics research advances, ASHG is affirming the Society’s intent to welcome and engage industry members in the Society’s membership. In April, the Board approved recommendations from an appointed Industry Engagement Task Force (IETF) that will encourage the Society’s work to highlight and incorporate... Read More

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential parts of ASHG’s mission, vision, and values. As a Board member and inaugural chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force, I have experienced first-hand the growth and urgency of infusing DEI across our work within the Society and more broadly the genetics and genomics field. In... Read More

On May 24 ASHG excitedly announced the launch of a new member benefit, ASHG Connect, an online member community to Connect, Communicate, and Collaborate with peers. Users can expect to actively communicate with ASHG members, staff, and leadership and meet others with similar ideas, interests, and issues. The vision for ASHG Connect is to become... Read More

By Jeffrey Kidd, PhD, ASHG Program Committee Chair The ASHG 2021 Virtual Meeting is an incredible opportunity for geneticists from across the globe to collaborate and join forces to propel research forward. ASHG’s 71st annual meeting will take place virtually October 18-22. Each year our Annual Meeting acts as the premier venue for showcasing innovation... Read More