Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
By Meena Radhakrishnan, MD As a writer for this Trainee Newsletter, something is always in the back of my mind: my struggles, along with my dreams and aspirations. It was in eighth grade that genetics was introduced to me in the form of Mendel’s Experiment. The simple experiment evolved my thinking into a new branch... Read More
By Jordan H. Whitlock, PhD This November, the ASHG 2024 Annual Meeting will be hosted in Denver, Colorado, otherwise known as the Mile High City. In preparation for members’ arrival at the Colorado Convention Center, we interviewed ASHG member Martin Breuss, PhD, Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus,... Read More
By Srinitya Gannavarapu, BS/BA Navigating and utilizing resources effectively at a scientific conference is pivotal for building a robust professional network. By adeptly maneuvering through sessions, workshops, and networking events, attendees can forge connections with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators, fostering knowledge exchange and paving the way for future collaborations and career advancement within the... Read More
In the spring of 2024, members of the Public Education & Awareness Committee (PEAC) hosted a webinar to share the information that genetic technology results can provide clinicians and researchers. Speakers used anonymized clinical reports to address the range of results. A number of questions remained at the end of the hour-long presentation and Question... Read More
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 12:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD - The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) launched the ASHG Industry Roundtable earlier this year with Illumina, PacBio, and Complete Genomics joining as founding members. The Industry Roundtable provides a forum for ASHG and industry... Read More