American Society of Human Genetics 2018 Annual Meeting

For Immediate Release
Thursday, July 26, 2018
12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time

Media Contact:
Ann Klinck
ASHG Communications Assistant
301.634.7342
press@ashg.org

WHEN:

Tuesday to Saturday, Oct. 16-20, 2018

WHERE:

San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

WHAT:

The latest research in human genetics, presented in invited and platform (oral) sessions, posters, and more at the world’s largest human genetics meeting. Examples of ASHG 2018 sessions and topics (more detail found on the schedule).

Plenary sessions covering such topics as:

Discovery of novel dominant developmental disorders
Massive study identifying genes associated with autism
Measuring the dynamics of the human mutation rate

Special symposia:

Working with Big Data in the Cloud – Research and Privacy: Joint Session with the International Genetic Epidemiology Society and the International Society for Computational Biology
Rare Diseases and Rare Adverse Drug Reactions: Joint Session with the Pharmacogenomics Research Network
Origins of Our Species: Advances in Our Understanding of Ancient Humans in Africa: Presidential Symposium

Topics covered:

Cancer associations with a variety of genetic variants
Gene editing and CRISPR/Cas9
Bioinformatics, big data, and computational biology
Neurological traits and disease related to genetics
Omics research: the genome, proteome, transcriptome, epigenome, and more
Research with direct or future applications to medicine and healthcare
Precision and personalized medicine

HOW:

Advance press registration (recommended):
http://www.ashg.org/2018meeting/pages/press_registration.shtml

Press policies and guidelines:
http://www.ashg.org/2018meeting/pages/press_guidelines.shtml

Hotel reservations: If you plan to make hotel reservations, ASHG recommends that you do so now:
http://www.ashg.org/2018meeting/pages/hotel.shtml

DETAILS:

For additional information, visit: http://www.ashg.org/2018meeting/

About the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)

Founded in 1948, the American Society of Human Genetics is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide. Its nearly 8,000 members include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses, and others with an interest in human genetics. The Society serves scientists, health professionals, and the public by providing forums to: (1) share research results through the ASHG Annual Meeting and in The American Journal of Human Genetics; (2) advance genetic research by advocating for research support; (3) educate current and future genetics professionals, health care providers, advocates, policymakers, educators, students, and the public about all aspects of human genetics; and (4) promote genetic services and support responsible social and scientific policies. For more information, visit: http://www.ashg.org.