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By Anthony Wynshaw-Boris, MD, PhD The landscape of genetics and genomics research is broad. Scientists of all disciplines and countries continue to advance the field globally. As a global showcase of the latest developments in human genetics, the ASHG 2020 Virtual Meeting will provide a venue for researchers that perform genetics and genomics research from... Read More

Postdoctoral training prepares newly minted PhD or MD researchers for careers in academia, industry, and other scientific professions by honing their research skills. Selecting the right lab or mentor can set you up for success. ASHG spoke with 2019-2021 HGSI Scholar Derrick Morton, PhD about his postdoctoral experience at Emory University as an IRACDA fellow.... Read More

June 2020 In late January, the Public Engagement and Awareness Committee (PEAC) met at ASHG headquarters to discuss, strategize, and formulate a new plan for ASHG’s public resources on genetics and genomics. As part of its new strategic plan approved in 2019, ASHG established its vision: People everywhere realize the benefits of human genetics and... Read More

Public engagement and education has been top of mind at ASHG in recent months with a number of activities being undertaken. After months of essay submissions and rounds of judging, the winners of the DNA Day Essay Contest were announced on April 24. Out of about 850 submissions, four top winners and 11 honorable mentions... Read More

Last month, ASHG announced the launch of its new open access journal, Human Genetics and Genomic Advances (HGG Advances). The publication is now open for submissions, with a call for papers, the first of which will be published later in the year. Importantly, ASHG members will receive a 20% discount on the open access fee.... Read More