Newsletter

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

The ASHG Board of Directors met on April 20-21 for its spring meeting in Rockville, MD, to review FY23 program progress and set FY24 goals; review FY23 fiscal performance and approve the FY24 budget; and learn about plans to celebrate ASHG’s 75 years of scientific achievement, among other items. The following overview highlights key discussions.... Read More

The month of April is a time of celebration in the human genetics and genomics community. Researchers work year-round to drive discovery and new applications across all facets of research, medicine, and society. On DNA Day (April 25), educators and the public at large dedicate the day to these discoveries and their impact on all... Read More

Taking ASHG’s Shared Interest Groups to the Next Level It’s been two years since ASHG launched an online member community, ASHG Connect! As a part of the online community, the Society also launched three Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) that have grown to nearly 2,000 members combined. These SIGs are Bioinformatics and Computational Methods, Phenotypes &... Read More

The ASHG Journal Clubs were established in the spring of 2020 to provide authors with an opportunity to present their work at a time when seminars and conferences were not taking place. Now, they are a regular feature within the ASHG Digital Programming portfolio. This month, we check in with two Journal Club presenters, Chiara... Read More