Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
Posted By: HGG Advances HGGA: What motivated you to start working on this project? ML: I was serendipitously connected with my mentor who has been working in this space for many years. When I started my postdoc, which was a step change from the work I had done in my PhD, it was the first... Read More
By: Meenakshi Ramaswamy, MD As ASHG celebrates its 75th anniversary, we must take time to reflect upon the importance of this celebration. ASHG has been essential towards the advancement of research in human genetics, thus we must not take this anniversary for granted. To help recognize the amazing events that will take place during the... Read More
By: Morteza Seifi, PhD Get excited for the ASHG Annual Meeting- this year in Washington, DC! As genetics trainees attending the Annual Meeting, there is much to look forward to in this captivating city. Explore iconic landmarks like the Capitol Building and Lincoln Memorial, immerse yourself in history, and experience the vibrant array of cultures... Read More
By: Christina Del Greco, BS/BA In the spirit of embracing Washington DC, this year’s annual meeting has multiple exciting opportunities for attendees to learn about ASHG’s policy priorities, and attendees will get to see and engage with an exciting selection of the different policy issues related to human genetics and genomics research. Genomic Data Sharing... Read More
Published: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Lei-Shih (Lace) Chen, PhD, as the 2023 recipient of the ASHG Education Award. Dr. Chen is a Professor in the Department of Health Behavior, School of Public... Read More