Newsletter

ASHG’s Annual Meeting is the premier event for professionals in genetics and genomics worldwide. The meeting is like a microcosm of the Society as a whole: a community participating in the latest discoveries, new technology and industry-led education, networking, skill-building, and so much more. Many of these aspects translate smoothly to the virtual environment, but... Read More

Contributing Author: Anna Miller As we discover more complex breakthroughs in genetics and genomics, the need to communicate science is only increasing. The field of science communication is a vital part of the ASHG community and the Nascent Transcript had the privilege of interviewing one scientist who made the career shift from researcher to communicator.... Read More

At its annual Spring meeting April 26-27, which was held virtually, the ASHG Board of Directors discussed continued progress on the Society’s strategic goals on year-round programming; leadership on diversity, equity, and inclusion in genetics and genomics research; membership engagement; and advancing public awareness and advocacy initiatives, as well as continued attention to governance and... Read More

Given the tremendous contribution of private sector research to human genetics and genomics research advances, ASHG is affirming the Society’s intent to welcome and engage industry members in the Society’s membership. In April, the Board approved recommendations from an appointed Industry Engagement Task Force (IETF) that will encourage the Society’s work to highlight and incorporate... Read More

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential parts of ASHG’s mission, vision, and values. As a Board member and inaugural chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force, I have experienced first-hand the growth and urgency of infusing DEI across our work within the Society and more broadly the genetics and genomics field. In... Read More