Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
Posted By: Sarah Ratzel, PhD, Science Editor, AJHG Each month, the editors of The American Journal of Human Genetics interview an author of a recently published paper. This month, we check in with Audrey Hendricks to discuss her paper, “Summix: A method for detecting and adjusting for population structure in genetic summary data”. AJHG: What... 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
On May 24 ASHG excitedly announced the launch of a new member benefit, ASHG Connect, an online member community to Connect, Communicate, and Collaborate with peers. Users can expect to actively communicate with ASHG members, staff, and leadership and meet others with similar ideas, interests, and issues. The vision for ASHG Connect is to become... Read More