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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, including human genetics and genomics research.  Joshua A. Gordon, MD, PhD, serves as the Institute’s director, overseeing an extensive research portfolio of basic and clinical research that seeks to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses, paving... Read More

One of the most challenging aspects of the pandemic has been the distance from our colleagues during a time when many of us have been eager to share our science and communicate it with each other. While this has been necessary, it has created a sense of isolation in an era when science has taken... Read More

ASHG’s Annual Meeting is the premier event for professionals in genetics and genomics worldwide. The meeting is like a microcosm of the Society as a whole: a community participating in the latest discoveries, new technology and industry-led education, networking, skill-building, and so much more. Many of these aspects translate smoothly to the virtual environment, but... Read More

At its annual Spring meeting April 26-27, which was held virtually, the ASHG Board of Directors discussed continued progress on the Society’s strategic goals on year-round programming; leadership on diversity, equity, and inclusion in genetics and genomics research; membership engagement; and advancing public awareness and advocacy initiatives, as well as continued attention to governance and... Read More

Given the tremendous contribution of private sector research to human genetics and genomics research advances, ASHG is affirming the Society’s intent to welcome and engage industry members in the Society’s membership. In April, the Board approved recommendations from an appointed Industry Engagement Task Force (IETF) that will encourage the Society’s work to highlight and incorporate... Read More