We are excited to invite you to ASHG’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston, MA, taking place from October 14 – 18. Join over 8,000 of the world’s foremost geneticists for an inspiring five days of groundbreaking research and discussions across human genetics and genomics.
Here is a sneak peek of what’s in store:
Presidential Symposium: Unraveling the Genetic Foundations of Human Disease: Insights from the Past, Present, and Future.
ASHG President Sarah Tishkoff, PhD is organizing a special session on human population genetics that will explore how evolutionary forces shape disease origins and distribution patterns. Hear about cutting-edge technology and global genomics resources that allow us to trace modern disease risk back to variants inherited from Neanderthals and Denisovans. Explore how gene-environment interaction studies can reveal the impact of ongoing climate change on gene expression and disease risk. We welcome you to participate in this exciting discussion that will provide new insights into the many ways in which our environment continues to influence human health.
Distinguished Speakers Symposium: AI-Powered Genomics: Transforming Data into Insights.
The Program Committee is organizing a session on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with ethics, research, clinical practice, and technology. AI is revolutionizing genomics by accelerating data analysis, uncovering critical patterns, and advancing precision medicine, leading to improved diagnostics and treatments. However, its integration raises ethical concerns about data privacy, consent, and potential biases, necessitating a balance between innovation and ethical responsibility. Thought leaders in these fields will explore what impact this may have on you as a researcher, clinician, and beyond.
Discover Boston: A Global Hub for Biomedical Excellence: Boston is a global life sciences powerhouse, fueled by a potent combination of world-class academic institutions, cutting-edge research, and a thriving ecosystem of innovative companies. Genetics and genomics thrive here particularly, making it the perfect place to host ASHG’s Annual Meeting. We can’t wait for you to join us and experience the excitement yourself! Learn more about the destination on our Travel & Location page.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of a transformative experience in Boston, where the future of human genetics and genomics research is being shaped. We look forward to seeing you there! Abstracts open on April 30. Learn more here.
New This Year
In addition to the featured symposia, plenaries, platform sessions, and posters, ASHG has introduced multiple new opportunities for members to engage in cutting edge science and network with other attendees:
- Lightning Talks: In addition to presenting their poster in the poster hall, authors of the 60 top-scoring poster abstracts will be given an opportunity to present a three-minute talk followed by two minutes for Q&A.
- Short Course: Presented by Bob Kuhn, this 3-session workshop will explore the intricacies of the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) Genome Browser.
- Leadership Workshop: A program designed to support scientists who are eager to launch the next stage of their career and communicate the value of their work.