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Posted By: The American Journal of Human Genetics, AJHG AJHG: What motivated you to start working on this project? CT: Early in my graduate training, I found myself pivoting from experimental biology to computational research in an environment that excelled in statistical genetics. This provided a fascinating intersection of disciplines where I was ultimately drawn... Read More

For Immediate Release: March 24, 2025, 10:00 am U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD - The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiran Musunuru MD, PhD, MPH, ML, MRA, as the new Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG), the flagship... Read More

Posted By: The American Journal of Human Genetics, AJHG AJHG: What motivated you to start working on this project? TS: Expanding from rare inborn errors of immunity to population-scale genomics has been a transformative experience for me. While single-gene disorders gave me a strong foundation in genetics and immunology, I was particularly motivated to explore... Read More

Posted By: Alyson Barnes, PhD, Assistant Editor, AJHG AB: What motivated you to start working on this project? JH: One of my interests in genetics research is to help reduce disparities between populations, so that we can achieve more inclusive and effective risk prediction/healthcare. Although more focused on the methodological aspects, in this project we... Read More

Posted By: Alyson Barnes, PhD, Assistant Editor, AJHG AB: What motivated you to start working on this project? AH: Although I was born in Armenia, I emigrated at the age of three and spent most of my life living abroad. Over the years, I found myself feeling increasingly distanced from my homeland and its history.... Read More