ASHG News

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

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

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 12:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) President Bruce D. Gelb, MD, released the following statement in response to the House Appropriations Committee advancing the fiscal year (FY) 2025 bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education,... Read More

By Bruce D. Gelb, MD It is a thrilling time in our field. It is hard to imagine medical practice without the expansive knowledge of human genetics and genomics that has been accumulated over the last few decades. Today, it is not only possible to sequence the entirety of the human genome within a few... Read More

Calling all human genetics and genomics professionals! Mark your calendars for the ASHG 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place November 5-9 in Denver, Colorado. This is your chance to connect with the world’s brightest minds, learn about groundbreaking research, and shape the future of the field. ASHG Program Committee Chair Beth Sullivan, PhD, is excited about... Read More