Newsletter

ASHG hosted its annual virtual Capitol Hill Meetings on May 7-9, 2024. Over the course of the three-day event, members of the Government and Public Advocacy Committee (GPAC) joined current and former trainee advocates from the Advocacy Certificate for Human Genetics and Genomics Trainees (ACGT) program to meet with 15 congressional offices. Meeting with policymakers... Read More

The ASHG Board of Directors met on April 25-26 in Rockville, MD to discuss the Society’s annual meeting programming, meet with committee chairs from the ASHG Membership & Career Growth Group including the Awards Committee, Membership Engagement Committee and Career Development Committee, review ASHG’s financial position, advance ASHG’s strategic planning process by reviewing committee action... Read More

Human genetics and genomics has a profound impact on individuals, families, and communities. By showcasing narratives highlighting the potential of genetic research, ASHG seeks to honor those who participate in research and underscore the real-world implications of scientific inquiry. Hearing the voices of patients and their families can help members of the genetics and genomics... Read More

By Bruce D. Gelb, MD It is a huge honor to join the ranks of ASHG presidents as we look forward to the next three quarters of a century of the Society’s existence. The start of a new presidency is always a time of reflection, introspection, and resolution. By assessing what we have achieved, reviewing what we... Read More

Amanda Perl, newly appointed CEO, comes to ASHG with a customer-focused mindset and fully transparent and collaborative leadership style joining us with a deep understanding of what it takes to run a successful and thriving member-based organization. She comes to the Society from the American Thyroid Association (ATA) where she has led educational program development,... Read More