Annual Meeting

Written by Training and Development Committee member, Julie Jurgens. August 2017 Orlando, Here We Come! With ASHG’s 2017 Annual Meeting right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to make the most of all that this event has to offer. The meeting offers many opportunities for trainees to present their work, develop career... Read More

For Immediate Release Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Communications Manager 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org WHEN: Tuesday to Saturday, Oct. 17-21, 2017 WHERE: Orange County Convention Center, South Building 9800-9899 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 WHAT: Invited and platform (oral) sessions, posters, and other presentations of the latest research... Read More

Conferences offer a variety of networking events you should fully take advantage of, but keep in mind that scientific sessions and visiting the exhibit hall can also provide new opportunities. Read More

Attending national conferences can be intimidating or exciting. How can you make the most of it? What should you do and how do you network? Genetics & Education Fellow Teresa Ramírez shares her tips. Read More

November 2016 “A prominent theme of ASHG 2016 in Vancouver, Canada, was mentorship. The topic was highlighted in many sessions throughout the meeting, including the Presidential Symposium (“Mentoring in a Challenging Environment”), a joint Building Bridges Session with ESHG (“Navigating the Myriad Career Paths in Human Genetics”), and presentation of the first ASHG Mentorship Award... Read More