Realizing the benefits of human genetics and genomics research for people everywhere.
ASHG’s journals, The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) and the newest open access journal, Human Genetics and Genomics Advances (HGGA) launched in May of 2020, serve as complementary venues for publishing science that promote discovery, innovation, and rigor in the genetics and genomics field. Each journal embraces its own distinct identity while staying true to ASHG’s core values... Read More
On behalf of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Board of Directors, I am writing to let you know ASHG will hold our 2021 Annual Meeting virtually. Plan to join us October 18-22, 2021 for another great event full of emerging science, professional development and new, more expansive networking and interaction! More schedule and... Read More
ASHG supports the nomination of Eric Lander, PhD, to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The announcement of the new team at the dawn of President Biden’s presidency, and elevating the Director of OSTP to a Cabinet position, is a positive sign that science, and scientists, will have a core role in... Read More
In 2021, the genetics and genomics community needs to communicate to policymakers how the field of human genetics and genomics is transforming biomedical research and medicine, including its essential role in combatting COVID-19. This is important for ensuring that policies enable a thriving scientific enterprise and provide resources for research advances. Related: AJHG Perspective: How... Read More
Posted By: Evelyn Mantegani, Senior Specialist, Marketing and Communications, ASHG Paula Ramos, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. Her research is aimed at understanding the genetic etiology of human autoimmunity and the reasons underlying its ethnic disparities. Her experience as a human geneticist spans the... Read More