For Immediate Release: March 24, 2025, 10:00 am U.S. Eastern Time
Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, press@ashg.org
ROCKVILLE, MD - The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiran Musunuru MD, PhD, MPH, ML, MRA, as the new Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG), the flagship journal of the Society. The Society is grateful for the leadership of current Editor-in-Chief, Bruce Korf, MD, PhD, who will end his tenure in December 2025. Musunuru’s term begins January 1, 2026.
Dr. Musunuru is a Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Genetics, and Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa, where he also serves as Director of the Penn Cardiovascular Institute’s Genetic and Epigenetic Origins of Disease Program and Scientific Director at the Penn Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease. “I am honored to take on the mantle of Editor-in-Chief and to continue to build on the strong foundation established over 75 years to provide an author-friendly venue to publish the best human genetics and genomics research,” Dr. Musunuru said.
Following an extensive search process chaired by Susan A. Slaugenhaupt, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital, the ASHG Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Musunuru as Editor-in-Chief. “It is an exciting time of advances for human genetics and genomics and ASHG, and I am thrilled to see Kiran leading our Society’s journal,” said ASHG President Sarah Tishkoff, PhD. “His deep scientific expertise, coupled with years of service to ASHG are an asset as we seek to publish high-quality research articles and commentaries that shape our field.”
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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 community of 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 and Human Genetics and Genomics Advances; (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.
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