Press Releases

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is deeply troubled by the recent layoffs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), National Science Foundation (NSF) and other agencies. These abrupt and unilateral decisions have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the immediate loss of jobs. The impact on... Read More

The American Society of Human Genetics released the following statement in response to the recent announcement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding the implementation of a 15% reimbursement rate cap for Facilities and Administration (F&A) costs, applicable to both new and existing grants as of February 10. Although a temporary restraining order is... Read More

For Immediate Release: October 22, 2024, 10:00 am U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202-257-8424, press@ashg.org The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting will take place November 5-9, 2024 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colo. Credentialed members of the press and media are eligible to request complimentary press access to... Read More

For Immediate Release: September 4, 2024, 11:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) announced today the election of Susan A. Slaugenhaupt, PhD as ASHG’s 2025 President-elect; and of Melinda C. Aldrich, PhD, MPH, Chester W. Brown, MD, PhD, and Beth A.... Read More

For Immediate Release: August 12, 2024, 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, press@ashg.org The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) congratulates and welcomes the 2024-2026 Human Genetics Scholars. This is an outstanding group of trainees and early career researchers who are recognized for their research accomplishments as well as their... Read More