ASHG News

For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, press@ashg.org “With today’s U.S. Supreme Court decisions, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) stands with the united STEM community to affirm the essential role of a diverse scientific workforce to realize research benefits for people everywhere... Read More

In May 2023, ASHG hosted a third year of virtual advocacy meetings with policymakers on Capitol Hill. The week-long event brought together trainee advocates from both the 2022 and the 2023 Advocacy Certificate for Human Genetics and Genomics Trainees (ACGT) program. Participation in this spring advocacy activity is a key feature of the ACGT program.... Read More

As an early career genetic scientist, I want to not only commit to producing ethical and responsible research but to continue to integrate and promote genetic literacy as a part of my career journey. To do this, I am continuously seeking out opportunities to enhance and broaden my skillset in improving genetic literacy within the... Read More

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, press@ashg.org NHGRI Contract Will Build on a 20-year ASHG-NHGRI Partnership and Shared Commitment to Training Future Leaders in Genomics and Public Service ROCKVILLE, MD — The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has received a five-year contract... Read More

The world’s greatest in the human genetics and genomics field are set to convene at the ASHG 2023 Annual Meeting this November 1-5, in Washington, DC, for what promises to be an exciting five days of  sharing science, networking, and learning. As we embark on the annual meeting season, which kicked off with the opening... Read More