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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential parts of ASHG’s mission, vision, and values. As a Board member and inaugural chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force, I have experienced first-hand the growth and urgency of infusing DEI across our work within the Society and more broadly the genetics and genomics field. In... Read More

On May 24 ASHG excitedly announced the launch of a new member benefit, ASHG Connect, an online member community to Connect, Communicate, and Collaborate with peers. Users can expect to actively communicate with ASHG members, staff, and leadership and meet others with similar ideas, interests, and issues. The vision for ASHG Connect is to become... Read More

By Jeffrey Kidd, PhD, ASHG Program Committee Chair The ASHG 2021 Virtual Meeting is an incredible opportunity for geneticists from across the globe to collaborate and join forces to propel research forward. ASHG’s 71st annual meeting will take place virtually October 18-22. Each year our Annual Meeting acts as the premier venue for showcasing innovation... Read More

By ASHG President Gail Jarvik, MD, PhD We are continuing to experience a golden age in the field of human genetics. Each day we are making advances in technologies that are ushering in exciting opportunities. These are exciting times. The role of genetics in the evolution and treatment of cancer is being recognized and this... Read More

The pandemic and challenges of the past year have made clear how much science and research can impact every aspect of society, from public health and health equity to the economy. It is now more important than ever for scientists to engage with the public, including policymakers. The Government and Public Advocacy Committee (GPAC) is... Read More