Newsletter

As digital programming becomes increasingly essential, OPPE has set up ASHG for success in its expansion of the ways in which members access content. Each month ASHG offers at least one new webinar, including the AJHG Online Journal Club, which provides members the opportunity to explore recent American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) papers with... Read More

With innovative technologies, exciting new advances, and growing public interest, research in genetics and genomics continues to expand and evolve rapidly. As the world’s largest genetics and genomics society, ASHG has an important role in highlighting important new developments in the field. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of... Read More

By Anthony Wynshaw-Boris, MD, PhD The landscape of genetics and genomics research is broad. Scientists of all disciplines and countries continue to advance the field globally. As a global showcase of the latest developments in human genetics, the ASHG 2020 Virtual Meeting will provide a venue for researchers that perform genetics and genomics research from... Read More

Postdoctoral training prepares newly minted PhD or MD researchers for careers in academia, industry, and other scientific professions by honing their research skills. Selecting the right lab or mentor can set you up for success. ASHG spoke with 2019-2021 HGSI Scholar Derrick Morton, PhD about his postdoctoral experience at Emory University as an IRACDA fellow.... Read More

Annual Meeting, Implementation of ASHG’s Strategic Plan, and Finances are Front and Center June 2020 While the world continues to grapple with uncertainties associated with COVID-19, ASHG remains a vital community for genetics and genomics researchers and will continue to provide programming and other benefits to help the community thrive. The ASHG Board of Directors... Read More